M4.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 10:52:17 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Bern/Berne on Jul 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) · 2025-07-21 10:52:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on July 21, 2025 at 10:52 UTC. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 10:52:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern/Berne

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.54210, 7.86270

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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