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M0.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 11:15:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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.

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