M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near of Basel (Monde) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 13:36:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Quarry blast of magnitude 1.6, near of Basel (Monde) (Switzerland) on December 10, 2025 at 13:36 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 13:36:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Solothurn

Source

resif

Coordinates

47.19184, 7.39519

Temperature

6.8°C

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Depth profile

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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