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M1.1 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sonceboz-Sombeval, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 02:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sonceboz-Sombeval, Bern/Berne (Switzerland) on January 3, 2026 at 02:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — deeper 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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