M0.8 Depth: 9.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Buchs SG (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 09:06:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Buchs SG (Switzerland) on November 21, 2025 at 09:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 09:06:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

St. Gallen

Source

ethz

Coordinates

47.16721, 9.46560

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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