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M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Torgon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 18:20:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Torgon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 26, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Switzerland: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 18:20:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Torgon
County
Monthey
Village
Torgon
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.30698, 6.89034
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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