M0.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 14:30:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 14:30:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Massongex

County

Saint-Maurice

Village

Massongex

Source

resif

Coordinates

46.23158, 6.98518

Temperature

-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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