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M0.9 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Sanetschpass VS

UTC time: 2026-05-22 03:53:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Sanetschpass VS on May 22, 2026 at 03:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 03:53:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.30777, 7.24651
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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