M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.9, near of Lausanne (France hexagonale) (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 22:00:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.9, near of Lausanne (France hexagonale) (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 22:00:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Vaud

Source

resif

Coordinates

46.90501, 6.66314

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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Chaine des Puys

Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 363 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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