M1.5 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 12:13:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland) on January 13, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

3.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 12:13:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Vaud

City

Eclépens

County

District de Morges

Village

Eclépens

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.64310, 6.54600

Temperature

6.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.7 km

3.7 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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