Zurich, Switzerland · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Zürich
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded within 250 km of Zürich; it was a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 3 km S of Rum, Tyrol, Austria on 26 Sep 2026.
Data: INGV, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 2
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5ML | 5 km SSE of Rum, Tyrol, Austria | |
| 1.5ML | 4 km N of Rum, Tyrol, Austria |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5ML | 3 km S of Rum, Tyrol, Austria2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5ML | 3 km S of Rum, Tyrol, Austria2 agencies |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Zürich.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Zürich?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Zürich, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 2 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Zürich?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 3 km S of Rum, Tyrol, Austria on 26 Sep 2026, at a depth of 9 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Zürich since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake on 25 Jan 1946 (2 km WNW of Kandersteg, Switzerland). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Switzerland?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Swiss Seismological Service (http://www.seismo.ethz.ch/en/home/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.