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M1.7 Depth: 17.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 14:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 14:11:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Bern/Berne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.71890, 7.72730
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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