Earthquake SWITZERLAND (1.6 ml) (2025-05-08 19:25:29 UTC)
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on SWITZERLAND, at 2025-05-08 19:25:29 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SWITZERLAND
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250508_0000225
Nearest Places
- La Cernie Dessous / 0.34 km
- Clos du Doubs / 0.65 km
- La Pâturatte / 0.74 km
- Chez le Chat / 0.79 km
- Chez Bouvier / 0.8 km
Comment
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Depth: 9.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
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Depth: 9.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 77.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 77.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.6
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.7
FRANCE
Time:
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.1
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: 1.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)