Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ticino
Country overviewSwitzerland
M0.6 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on November 16, 2025 at 18:28 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 EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
02a377695a4981166afd5103354b2ebfe5e62f72
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 18:28:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.41530,
8.54480
Temperature
3.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Switzerland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
567
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3