M1.5 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 12:55:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 12:55:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Basel-Landschaft

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.47400, 7.52790

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.4 km

0.4 km — shallower 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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