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Erdbeben zum 100. Geburtstag des Schweizerischen Erdbebendienstes

Am 15. Oktober 2014, 21:36 Lokalzeit, ereignete sich oberhalb von Diemtigen BE ein spürbares Erdbeben einer Magnitude von 3.2 in 9 km Tiefe. Er wurde weiträumig verspürt, so zum Beispiel in Bern. Schäden sind nicht zu erwarten. In der Region ist es das dritte spürbares Erdbeben des Jahres. Zudem feiert dieses Jahr der Schweizerische Erdbebendienst seinen 100. Geburtstag.

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Image: Schweizerischer Erdbebendienst (SED)

With the anchoring of earthquake monitoring in a federal act in 1914, the Swiss Seismological Service became the official federal agency for earthquake monitoring. Hence, 100 years ago, the Swiss Confederation transformed what had previously been a voluntary activity into an institution that is attached to ETH Zurich today.

Come and explore the various areas of activity of the Swiss Seismological Service and gain unusual insights into our work. All year round, we offer you various opportunities to do just that in the virtual and real world.

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