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M0.7 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Begnins, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Begnins, Vaud (Switzerland) on July 20, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:57:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Vaud
City
Begnins
County
District de Nyon
Village
Begnins
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.44601, 6.23836
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — close to the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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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