M1.5 Depth: 0.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Monthey VS (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 15:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Monthey VS (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 15:00:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.22653, 6.97610

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.9 km

0.9 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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