M3.0 Depth: 2.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 14:59:49 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Bern/Berne on Dec 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) · 2025-12-03 14:59:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on December 3, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

2.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 14:59:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern/Berne

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.83340, 7.78200

Temperature

-0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.6 km

2.6 km — close to 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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