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M0.8 Depth: -0.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Albeuve, Fribourg/Freiburg (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 04:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Albeuve, Fribourg/Freiburg (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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