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M0.9 Depth: 3.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Guttannen, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 00:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Guttannen, Bern/Berne (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 km — close to the regional average (5.2 km)
Regional average: 5.2 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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