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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Orvin, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 09:26:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Orvin, Bern (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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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 (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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