M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 22:57:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 26, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 RESIF. Switzerland: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 22:57:19 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Vionnaz
Source
resif
Coordinates
46.31374, 6.84002
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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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