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M1.1 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 11:14:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland) on April 13, 2026 at 11:14 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 11:14:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Vaud
City
Eclépens
County
District de Morges
Village
Eclépens
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.65445, 6.53081
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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