M1.1 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 21:41:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 20, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 21:41:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Arbaz
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.31857, 7.36490
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — close to the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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