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M1.2 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lenk, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 15:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Lenk, Bern/Berne (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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.

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