M0.8 Depth: 0.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Bourg-Saint-Pierre VS

UTC time: 2026-03-19 18:42:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Bourg-Saint-Pierre VS. 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
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 18:42:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.87442, 7.13178
Temperature
-7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.9 km
Shallow
0.9 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: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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