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M1.0 Depth: 24.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 18:38:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on November 21, 2025 at 18:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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
M1.0
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 18:38:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Zürich
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.63910, 8.81980
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 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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    Distance: 316 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 490 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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