M1.7 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 15:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on December 2, 2025 at 15:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

0.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 15:33:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern/Berne

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.23300, 7.20580

Temperature

4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.8 km

0.8 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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