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M0.6 Depth: 2.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-24 16:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 24, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 16:33:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vionnaz
County
Monthey
Village
Vionnaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.30140, 6.85470
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — close to the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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