M1.2 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 16:26:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 16:26:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Ticino

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.25100, 8.55680

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 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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