Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- -1.3 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Vaud · Les Plans-sur-Bex
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M0.8 Earthquake near Les Plans-sur-Bex, Vaud (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Les Plans-sur-Bex, Vaud (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Details
ID
00bec69341cb3ccfaf7cc2f3f65a8263ebc4d991
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
-1.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 13:13:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Les Plans-sur-Bex
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.25640,
7.06600
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
-1.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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