Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 0.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Monthey
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M1.7 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
4b0cf0c5dae2c4a97bbd92e4326ced9834dcfb41
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 14:30:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Choëx
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.24120,
6.97030
Temperature
7.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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