M1.7 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Visp VS (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 06:46:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Visp VS (Switzerland) on August 16, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-16 06:46:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.26213, 7.93566

Temperature

5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 km — close to 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.

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