M1.7 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Biel (France hexagonale) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 10:29:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 1.7, near of Biel (France hexagonale) (Switzerland) on December 31, 2025 at 10:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 10:29:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern/Berne

Source

resif

Coordinates

47.22660, 7.10149

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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