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M0.7 Depth: 4.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Lenk im Simmental BE

UTC time: 2026-05-06 18:52:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Lenk im Simmental BE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 18:52:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.37244, 7.45323
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 351 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 425 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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