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M1.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Habkern, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 01:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Habkern, Bern (Switzerland) on July 6, 2026 at 01:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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