M0.7 Depth: 5.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near FRANCE (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 21:18:58 UTC Local time:

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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 21:18:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36900, 6.91690
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 311 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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