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M1.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 16:27:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on November 30, 2025 at 16:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 16:27:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Valais/Wallis
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.34930, 7.51290
Temperature
-4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
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

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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