M0.8 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 11:33:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 11:33:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.90440, 9.53770
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — close to 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: 413 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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