M2.3 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 00:54:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on August 27, 2025 at 00:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

1.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 00:54:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.62620, 9.60200

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.6 km

1.6 km — shallower 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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