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M1.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Guttannen, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 08:02:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 08:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Guttannen, Bern (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — close to the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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