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Magnitude 4 earthquake near Linthal felt across Switzerland
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck near Linthal in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland, at about 4:37 a.m.
on Sunday, October 18.
The Swiss Seismological Service said it was likely felt across Switzerland, while some residents in the Lecchese area of Italy also reported feeling it.
Italy’s national geophysics institute gave the quake a magnitude of 3.6, while Swiss estimates put it at about 4.0.
A smaller magnitude 1 aftershock followed about nine minutes later.
No damage was reported in the accounts available, although the Swiss service said minor damage is possible near the epicentre in quakes of this strength.
The Swiss service records 1,000 to 1,500 earthquakes each year, but people typically feel only 10 to 20 of them.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Linthal in Switzerland’s Glarus canton at about 4:37 a.m. on 18 October.
The Swiss Seismological Service said the quake was likely felt across Switzerland.
Reports gave differing magnitude estimates: the Swiss service reported about 4.0, while Italy’s INGV recorded 3.6.
A smaller aftershock, measuring about 1.0, was reported minutes later.
No damage or injuries were reported, though minor damage near the epicentre was described as possible.
- Who
- Residents across Switzerland likely felt the earthquake; some residents in Italy’s Lecco area also reportedly felt it.
- What
- An earthquake of about magnitude 4.0 struck near Linthal. A smaller tremor followed.
- When
- 18 October 2026, at about 4:37 a.m. A smaller tremor was reported at 4:46 a.m.
- Where
- Near Linthal in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.
- Why
- Not stated.
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An earthquake of about magnitude 4.0 struck roughly 6 kilometres west of Linthal.
A smaller tremor, reported at about magnitude 1.0, followed near Linthal.
- Magnitude
- About 4.0 according to the Swiss Seismological Service; INGV reported 3.6
- Location
- Roughly 6 kilometres west of Linthal, canton of Glarus
- Main quake time
- 4:37 a.m. on 18 October 2026
- Depth
- 2.4 kilometres, according to the Swiss Seismological Service
- Aftershock
- About magnitude 1.0 at 4:46 a.m., according to Espansione TV