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M1.8 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 20:35:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 20:35:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vionnaz
County
Monthey
Village
Vionnaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.29860, 6.86050
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 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

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