Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Monthey
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M1.6 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 31, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.2.
Details
ID
95c2e951007470aa47e904f0ccc5dec657972e95
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 14:30:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Choëx
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.23240,
6.96730
Temperature
9.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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