M1.4 Depth: 23.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 20:58:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on July 4, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-04 20:58:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Thurgau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.58890, 8.98050

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

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