Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 0.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Conthey
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M0.8 Earthquake near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on September 15, 2026 at 06:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.0.
Details
ID
92a48aa9c6cd4376c95453fff4e305b94e0db516
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 06:53:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.30230,
7.26240
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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