Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Saint-Martin (VS)
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M1.7 Earthquake near Saint-Martin (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On July 4, 2026 at 04:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Martin (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
051ed008136ee6c6eea0654623bea0bf476473b5
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 04:36:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Trogne (St-Martin)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.16410,
7.43860
Temperature
5.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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