M0.7 Depth: 8.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Turtmann-Unterems, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 12:24:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Turtmann-Unterems, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-02-02 12:24:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Turtmann-Unterems

County

Leuk

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.15203, 7.70692

Temperature

-6.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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