Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 5.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jura
Country overviewSwitzerland
M0.7 Earthquake near FRANCE (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near FRANCE (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
30b9c43ae5e9c73c7782ac23c2642e4a8f304610
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 21:18:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36900,
6.91690
Temperature
15.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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