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M0.6 Depth: 2.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 19:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on November 26, 2025 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 19:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Valais/Wallis
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.32190, 7.40910
Temperature
-10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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