M1.2 Depth: 21.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 03:34:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2025 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 22 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
M1.2
Depth
21.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-13 03:34:25 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.62640, 8.99890
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.6 km
Shallow
21.6 km
21.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 323 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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