The Earth shook around 900 times in or close to Switzerland last year.
In September the year’s strongest quake was measured, at a strength of 4.7. The epicentre was in Alsace in France, but it was felt across the country.
The Swiss Seismological Service had 11,000 reports following that – which is a new record.
Although there were a large number of tremors registered – no property damage was reported. That last time a quake caused damage was in 1991 in Graubünden – that was rated at strength 5.
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence - 142
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence opens today; accessible 24/7 and across the country.
Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
Voters are heading for a tight decision on immigration.
EU backs major unemployment benefit change
EU member states are backing a reform that could reshape unemployment benefits for frontaliers with significant financial implications for Switzerland.
Switzerland faces summer drought
Switzerland is facing a rapidly worsening drought, with eastern regions and northern Ticino now at high risk of forest fires.
Geneva migrants having to leave accomodation ahead of G7
Canton Geneva is having to find new accommodation for hundreds of migrants because of the upcoming G7 meeting.
US blames retail duopoly for difficult trade talks
Washington is turning up the heat on Switzerland in a growing trade dispute - blaming the retail duopoly of Migros and Coop.
