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M0.4 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 11:45:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 30, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 11:45:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Savièse
County
Sion
Village
Savièse
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.32159, 7.33800
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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