Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Grisons
Country overviewSwitzerland
M1.4 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On April 23, 2025 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
ccb7da5576d838fd693ac0cc265735d929c0cf4e
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 14:11:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.48330,
9.92400
Temperature
1.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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