M1.8 Depth: 20.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Earthquake of magnitude 1.8, near of Biel (France hexagonale) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 05:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Earthquake of magnitude 1.8, near of Biel (France hexagonale) (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

20.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 05:48:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Jura

Source

resif

Coordinates

47.34443, 7.22368

Temperature

13.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

20.2 km

20.2 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 315 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
Chaine des Puys

Distance: 368 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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