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M0.3 Depth: 5.3 km

M0.3 Earthquake near FRANCE (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 17:19:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near FRANCE (Switzerland) on September 18, 2025 at 17:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 17:19:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Jura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36520, 6.91760
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — close to 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: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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