M1.1 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Zweisimmen BE (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 11:41:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Zweisimmen BE (Switzerland) on September 21, 2025 at 11:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

2.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 11:41:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern/Berne

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.57781, 7.46935

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.2 km

2.2 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

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