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M1.4 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Zinal VS

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:22:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Zinal VS. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:22:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.16989, 7.68107
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 366 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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