M0.9 Depth: 9.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 22:35:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (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 INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

9.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 22:35:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni

Source

ingv

Coordinates

46.54980, 10.46150

Temperature

1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.6 km

9.6 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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