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M1.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 20:47:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (France) on September 11, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 20:47:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.38380, 6.90360
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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