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M1.5 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Evionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:45:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Evionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 17:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Evionnaz
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Evionnaz
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.15520, 6.96300
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — deeper than 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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