M0.8 Depth: 1.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 04:15:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 10, 2026 at 04:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 04:15:00 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.27165, 7.23066
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 332 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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