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M0.7 Depth: 1.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near SWITZERLAND. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:41:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.27200, 7.28810
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 369 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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