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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.

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 (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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