Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Chalais
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M0.5 Earthquake near Chalais, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Chalais, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on October 12, 2026 at 11:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.
Details
ID
4641f9e01267612c413b6c1d21c0c2056a5d5c0f
Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 11:06:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chalais
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22720,
7.54620
Temperature
5.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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