M0.9 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:30:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Vérossaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on May 13, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 14:30:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Vérossaz

County

Saint-Maurice

Village

Vérossaz

Source

resif

Coordinates

46.21324, 6.97440

Temperature

-7.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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