M1.3 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Tavannes BE

UTC time: 2026-05-07 14:15:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Tavannes BE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 14:15:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.21100, 7.13324
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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