M1.4 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Arnex-sur-Orbe (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 14:17:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Arnex-sur-Orbe (Switzerland). 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 event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 14:17:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Arnex-sur-Orbe

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.69088, 6.53730

Temperature

6.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Chaine des Puys

Distance: 291 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Historic earthquake map · Switzerland

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Switzerland

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

697

Country (24h)