M0.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 22:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on May 12, 2026 at 22:50 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.

Details

Magnitude

M0.3

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 22:50:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Anniviers

County

Sierre

Village

Ayer

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.18252, 7.61183

Temperature

-3.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 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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