M1.0 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 08:26:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 08:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 08:26:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.71010, 8.81640

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — deeper than 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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