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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Port, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 09:17:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Port, Bern/Berne (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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