M2.0 Depth: 16.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 13:51:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 13:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-08 13:51:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.21170, 9.11760

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 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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