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M1.5 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Sonceboz-Sombeval, Bern (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 09:23:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sonceboz-Sombeval, Bern (Switzerland) on July 17, 2026 at 09:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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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