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M1.6 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 11:09:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Eclépens, Vaud (Switzerland) on August 20, 2026 at 11:09 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 11:09:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Vaud
City
Eclépens
County
District de Morges
Village
Eclépens
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.65435, 6.53193
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 392 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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