M0.8 Depth: 4.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Arolla VS (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 18:58:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Arolla VS (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 18:58:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.06465, 7.41169

Temperature

-0.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 km — close to 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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