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M1.7 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Saint-Martin (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 04:36:38 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 04:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Saint-Martin (VS)
County
Hérens
Village
Trogne (St-Martin)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.16410, 7.43860
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — close to the regional average (5.2 km)
Regional average: 5.2 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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