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M1.8 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Péry-La Heutte, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 07:22:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Péry-La Heutte, Bern (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 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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    Distance: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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