M1.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 19:47:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on May 26, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 19:47:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.85080, 9.79890
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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