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M1.7 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 14:30:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 11, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 14:30:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Monthey
County
Monthey
Village
Choëx
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.23440, 6.96997
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 438 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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