M1.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 12:56:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 12:56:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Jura

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.45540, 7.03230

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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