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M0.9 Depth: 6.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Grengiols, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 12:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Grengiols, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 12:22:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Grengiols
County
Östlich Raron
Village
Grengiols
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.36580, 8.15220
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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