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M0.5 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Moutier BE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:41:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Moutier BE. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:41:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.27424, 7.27595
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 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: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 368 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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