M1.0 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 19:41:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (Switzerland) on August 21, 2025 at 19:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 19:41:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ingv

Coordinates

46.04870, 7.43920

Temperature

2.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 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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