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M0.9 Depth: 1.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 16:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 16:45:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vionnaz
County
Monthey
Village
Vionnaz
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.29570, 6.85386
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 304 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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