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M1.4 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Tavannes BE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:59:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Tavannes BE. With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.18624, 7.21852
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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: 333 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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