M1.6 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 14:30:14 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

1.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-31 14:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Monthey

County

Monthey

Village

Choëx

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.23240, 6.96730

Temperature

9.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.1 km

1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)

Regional average: 4.9 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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