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M1.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Saas-Fee, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 18:33:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Saas-Fee, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 18:33:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Saas-Fee
County
Visp
Village
Saas-Fee
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.05760, 7.88360
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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