M1.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 23:33:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on November 17, 2025 at 23:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 23:33:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.15160, 7.42160

Temperature

-9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 km — deeper 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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