Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bern · Kandersteg
Country overviewSwitzerland · Bern
M1.1 Earthquake near Kandersteg, Bern (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On August 17, 2026 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Kandersteg, Bern (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 8 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M0.7.
Details
ID
1385f5276a854032d1c4a3c34033d9b7cdcd2758
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 20:28:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Kandersteg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.47290,
7.83100
Temperature
2.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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605
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3