M0.8 Depth: 2.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 09:08:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on August 1, 2026 at 09:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

2.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 09:08:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Ayent

County

Hérens

Village

Anzère

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.32970, 7.40770

Temperature

13.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.5 km

2.5 km — close to the regional average (4.9 km)

Regional average: 4.9 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

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