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M0.4 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 02:48:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 02:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 02:48:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Anniviers
County
Sierre
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.20391, 7.55798
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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: 357 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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