Latest earthquakes near Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Switzerland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Switzerland (also known as Suisse), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 16:21 Zurich) |
M 2.6 | 127 km SSE from Lugano |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 13:51 Zurich) |
M 2.3 | 259 km W from Genève |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 12:07 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 169 km WSW from Genève |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 07:00 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 285 km ESE from Sankt Gallen |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 19:05 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 75 km ESE from Genève |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 01:35 Zurich) |
M 2.7 | 215 km E from Zürich |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 11:41 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 235 km S from Genève |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 12:02 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 122 km W from Genève |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 11:54 Zurich) |
M 2.2 | 202 km SW from Genève |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 10:04 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 30 km WNW from Lausanne |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 08:10 Zurich) |
M 2.2 | 112 km NNE from Zürich |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 12:01 Zurich) |
M 3.4 | 109 km NNW from Basel |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 08:21 Zurich) |
M 2.4 | 15 km NE from Schaffhausen |
| 6 days ago (Apr 23 00:59 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 242 km SE from Lugano |
| 8 days ago (Apr 21 09:37 Zurich) |
M 2.8 | 279 km SSE from Genève |
| 9 days ago (Apr 20 09:40 Zurich) |
M 2.4 | 48 km S from Sitten |
| 9 days ago (Apr 20 07:42 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 289 km WNW from Genève |
| 10 days ago (Apr 19 16:23 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 247 km SSE from Genève |
| 10 days ago (Apr 19 10:27 Zurich) |
M 2.5 | 49 km ESE from Sitten |
| 10 days ago (Apr 19 05:36 Zurich) |
M 2.3 | 215 km SSW from Genève |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 21:45 Zurich) |
M 2.1 | 48 km ESE from Sitten |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 12:58 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 201 km SW from Genève |
| 12 days ago (Apr 17 10:49 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 165 km NW from Genève |
| 13 days ago (Apr 16 13:39 Zurich) |
M 2.0 | 221 km WSW from Genève |
| 13 days ago (Apr 16 12:06 Zurich) |
M 2.2 | 123 km W from Genève |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Switzerland
Switzerland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Switzerland in 2022. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Switzerland that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Switzerland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Switzerland during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 51 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Switzerland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Switzerland occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) south-southwest of Genève, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Switzerland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Chur. It is the strongest earthquake near Switzerland in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Switzerland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Switzerland.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2019 11:52 (Zurich) |
M 4.8 | 212 km SSW from Genève |
| Dec 29, 2020 15:36 (Zurich) |
M 4.6 | 187 km ESE from Lugano |
| Feb 9, 2022 21:00 (Zurich) |
M 4.6 | 197 km SE from Lugano |
| Dec 9, 2019 04:37 (Zurich) |
M 4.6 | 291 km SE from Lugano |
| Aug 13, 2019 13:17 (Zurich) |
M 4.6 | 178 km SSE from Lugano |
| Apr 16, 2020 11:42 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 150 km SSE from Lugano |
| Nov 8, 2022 16:23 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 260 km S from Lugano |
| Sep 22, 2022 17:47 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 248 km SSE from Lugano |
| Dec 18, 2021 11:34 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 63 km SE from Lugano |
| Mar 12, 2022 18:03 (Zurich) |
M 4.5 | 55 km SSE from Genève |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Switzerland
Earthquakes by region of Switzerland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Switzerland.
- Aargau
- Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Basel-City (Basel-Stadt)
- Basel-Landschaft
- Bern
- Fribourg (Freiburg)
- Geneva (Genève)
- Grisons (Graubünden)
- Lucerne (Luzern)
- Neuchâtel (Neuenburg)
- Saint Gallen (Sankt Gallen)
- Schaffhausen
- Solothurn
- Thurgau
- Ticino (Tessin)
- Valais (Wallis)
- Vaud (Waadt)
- Zug
- Zurich (Zürich)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Switzerland.
When was the last earthquake in Switzerland?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Switzerland on the afternoon of April 28, 2025 at 16:21 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 127km south-southeast of Lugano at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Switzerland?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Switzerland on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east of Chur at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Switzerland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Switzerland. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
