Earthquake risk model of Switzerland now released

On 7 March 2023, after several years of intensive research, the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich, together with the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), published Switzerland's first publicly accessible earthquake risk model (see news article of 7 March). 

In the course of the publication, numerous products were made available that make it possible to explore the earthquake risk in Switzerland. A brief description and direct links can be found below. In addition, two events were held on this day to present the model to the media and to professionals. A selection of TV reports is linked below. At the event for professionals, more than 250 participants from the federal government, cantons, industry and academia learned more about the sub-components of the earthquake risk model, the results, the products developed and their areas of application. In addition, the benefits of the model and its contribution to earthquake preparedness and risk management were highlighted from different perspectives.