M1.3 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-04 12:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland) on March 4, 2026 at 12:11 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

-0.4 km

UTC time

2026-03-04 12:11:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Vaud

City

Eclépens

County

District de Morges

Village

Eclépens

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.65240, 6.53845

Temperature

10.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0.4 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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