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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lake Bienne (BE), Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 13:27:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 13:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lake Bienne (BE), Bern (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

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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 (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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