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M1.7 Depth: 22.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 11:28:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 11:28:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Thurgau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.54460, 9.01560
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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    Distance: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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