Magnitude-four earthquake recorded near Linthal in Switzerland
The Swiss Seismological Service registered an early-morning tremor in Glarus, with reports of shaking across nearby cantons.
The Swiss Seismological Service recorded an earthquake of approximately magnitude four in the canton of Glarus early on Sunday, according to Swiss newspaper 20 Minuten. The epicentre was reported around six kilometres west of Linthal.
The tremor occurred at about 04:37 local time. People in Schwanden and the neighbouring canton of Uri reported shaking, moving furnishings and rattling windows. These descriptions are eyewitness accounts rather than an official damage survey.
The report said the Swiss Seismological Service had received more than 200 felt reports within around half an hour of the event. The service expected the shaking could have been felt over a wide area of Switzerland.
Minor damage can occur near the epicentre at this magnitude, but the available reporting did not confirm that buildings or infrastructure were damaged. There were no reports of injured people or disrupted transport in the supplied source.
The magnitude and position were presented as preliminary information from the national seismological authority. Any later reassessment of the earthquake or its impacts would need a separate update.
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What we know
- 1 outlet · 20 Minuten The Swiss Seismological Service detected an earthquake in Glarus.
- 1 outlet · 20 Minuten Its reported magnitude was approximately four.
- 1 outlet · 20 Minuten The epicentre was west of Linthal.
- 1 outlet · 20 Minuten More than 200 felt reports were received shortly afterward, according to 20 Minuten.
Not yet confirmed
- Unconfirmed No verified injuries or structural damage were reported.
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Why it matters for Europe
Although below the usual magnitude threshold for a major earthquake, this tremor was widely felt and prompted numerous public reports. The difference between felt shaking and confirmed physical damage matters for accurate risk communication.
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Questions and answers
- Where was the epicentre?
- Roughly six kilometres west of Linthal in Glarus.
- How strong was the earthquake?
- Approximately magnitude four, according to the Swiss Seismological Service.
- Was damage reported?
- No confirmed damage was included in the source material.
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