M1.9 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 15:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

1.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 15:00:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.23540, 6.96570

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.7 km

1.7 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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