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M1.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Zwischbergen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 02:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Zwischbergen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 02:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Zwischbergen
County
Brig
Village
Zwischbergen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.12820, 8.03830
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to 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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