2012-02-12
Earthquake near Zug
On Saturday, February 11 2012, at 11.45pm an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred between Zuger- and Ägerisee at a depth of approximately 30 km. The earthquake has widely been felt in large parts of German-speaking Switzerland, the Bernese Jura and all the way to the Tessin. There are few reports about minor damages (fissures in walls and ceilings), however such damages are expected to be exceptional.
One small aftershock of magnitude 1.1 occurred on February 14 at 19:15. The aftershock wasn't strong enough to be felt. Until Wednesday afternoon no further aftershocks have been recorded.
- Background information about the earthquake can be found here.
- SF media report
