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M2.1 Depth: 25.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Goms, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 10:02:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Goms, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
25.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 10:02:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Goms
County
Goms
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.44410, 8.28800
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.1 km
Shallow
25.1 km
25.1 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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