M1.9 Depth: -1.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Diemtigen, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 16:51:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Diemtigen, Bern/Berne (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.9 km
Shallow
-1.9 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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