M0.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Muerren BE (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 22:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Muerren BE (Switzerland) on November 13, 2025 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 22:32:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.47006, 7.83500

Temperature

-1.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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