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M0.6 Depth: 10.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Evolène, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 07:34:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Evolène, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 07:34:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Evolène
County
Hérens
Village
Evolène
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.12630, 7.51320
Temperature
-3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — deeper than 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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