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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Switzerland (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 10:52:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Bern/Berne on Jul 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Switzerland (Switzerland) · 2025-07-21 10:52:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 10:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Switzerland (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 10:52:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Bern/Berne
Source
gfz
Coordinates
46.63000, 7.88000
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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