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M0.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ardon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Ardon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on May 3, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 18:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ardon
County
Conthey
Village
Ardon
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.24607, 7.21447
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 331 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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