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M1.1 Earthquake near Vérossaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 14:29:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Vérossaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

ID
56072f0e9fa8f4a22ccd8163e6d114cd6e0acca1
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 14:29:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vérossaz
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Vérossaz
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.21682, 6.98933
Temperature
6.8°C

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 (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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    Distance: 440 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries

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