Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 1.6 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Massongex
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.8 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on April 15, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 ETHZ/SED. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
213cf4d7fc9e2adb68362bacc2dbb638a69f846f
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 14:30:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Massongex
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.23880,
6.97503
Temperature
-1.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower 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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Country (24h)
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