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M1.2 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Péry-La Heutte, Bern/Berne (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 09:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Péry-La Heutte, Bern/Berne (Switzerland) on June 19, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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