Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 46.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Törbel
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M2.3 Earthquake near Törbel, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Törbel, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.8.
Details
ID
18e3f27bcced4e07612c6cbe3fdc370c50ce526a
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
46.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 22:08:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Törbel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.24460,
7.84470
Temperature
5.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46.9 km
46.9 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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