Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 5.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Val de Bagnes
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.4 Earthquake near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on November 7, 2026 at 07:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.
Details
ID
188bb35a61996a10ffec048b13ed0f8ac99fc344
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-07 07:45:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.03600,
7.35640
Temperature
-3.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — close to the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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