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M1.7 Depth: 40.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Saxeten, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 11:40:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saxeten, Bern (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.1 km
Shallow
40.1 km
40.1 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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