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M1.6 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Laufen BL (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 11:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Laufen BL (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 11:43:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Solothurn
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.40051, 7.45694
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 311 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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