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M0.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Varen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 03:20:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Varen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on February 14, 2026 at 03:20 UTC. 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
M0.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 03:20:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Varen
County
Leuk
Village
Varen
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.36651, 7.56929
Temperature
-5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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