Earthquake Shakes Holiday Destination in Switzerland – "It Was Like an Explosion"

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An earthquake makes the Swiss resort Mürren tremble. Eyewitnesses report of a "loud bang". Experts warn for caution.

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The earthquake may have been felt throughout Switzerland. Minor damage near the epicenter is possible.

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Mürren is still standing, the earthquake did not cause any significant damage. Image: ShutterstockSwitzerland is not a high-risk country for earthquakes. Today, however, the earth has once again quaked above average in the Bernese Oberland. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale, was among the 35 strongest, which had been noticeable in Switzerland since 1975. The epicenter was about 3 kilometers southwest of Mürren. The qua…

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An earthquake of about 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred on Monday near Mürren (BE). The tremor was felt throughout Switzerland, according to the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) of the EPFZ. It caused a drop of stones in the nearby Sefinental.

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ETH Zurich's earthquake service reports an earthquake of 4.2 in Mürren in the canton of Bern. The earthquake was felt throughout Switzerland.