M1.1 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Cressier (NE), Neuchâtel (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 11:30:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Cressier (NE), Neuchâtel (Switzerland) on April 1, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

13.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-01 11:30:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Neuchâtel

City

Cressier (NE)

Village

Cressier (NE)

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

47.05260, 7.02121

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.3 km

13.3 km — deeper than 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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