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M1.0 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near La Fouly, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:29:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near La Fouly, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:29:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
La Fouly
County
Entremont
Village
La Fouly
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.92190, 7.10275
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — close to the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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