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M0.7 Depth: -2.7 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 11:11:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 29, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
-2.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 11:11:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Orsières
County
Entremont
Village
Orsières
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.97871, 7.07691
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.7 km
Shallow
-2.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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