M2.2 Depth: 2.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Liddes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 23:07:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Liddes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 3 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

M2.2

Depth

2.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 23:07:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Liddes

County

Entremont

Village

Liddes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

45.94690, 7.15490

Temperature

2.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.7 km

2.7 km — close to the regional average (5 km)

Regional average: 5 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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