M1.8 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 14:30:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on April 15, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

1.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 14:30:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Monthey

County

Monthey

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.24010, 6.97260

Temperature

-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.6 km

1.6 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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