Earthquakes Near Switzerland: Recent Activity and Information
Swiss Seismological Service Monitors Seismic Activity
The Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich is the federal agency responsible for monitoring and studying earthquakes in Switzerland.
Recent Earthquake Activity
In the past 7 days, Switzerland has experienced 59 earthquakes of magnitudes ranging from micro-tremors to 2.1.
The largest earthquake recorded within this period was a magnitude 2.1 event that occurred near Zürich on January 20, 2023.
Largest Earthquake in Recent History
The largest earthquake to hit Switzerland in the past 10 years was a magnitude 4.7 event that occurred near Sion in 2014.
Earthquake Information and Preparedness
The SED provides regular updates on earthquake activity in Switzerland through its website and social media channels.
The agency also offers resources and guidelines on earthquake preparedness, including:
* Having an earthquake plan * Preparing an emergency kit * Dropping, covering, and holding during an earthquake
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