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M0.7 Depth: 10.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 10:41:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 11 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 10:41:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Valais/Wallis
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.52170, 8.35180
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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