M0.5 Depth: 11.8 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 09:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M0.5

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 09:48:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Orsières

County

Entremont

Village

Orsières

Source

resif

Coordinates

45.92709, 7.05367

Temperature

-10.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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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