M1.3 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 14:15:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

3.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 14:15:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Uri

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.89400, 8.62970

Temperature

-0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.9 km

3.9 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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