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.

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 (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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