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M2.1 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 09:55:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 09:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.61740, 9.28180
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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    Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 494 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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