Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Saillon
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M0.8 Earthquake near Saillon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On August 18, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Saillon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M0.7.
Details
ID
977e0debb5ec266928d6f64c3fc4fd387a3bc766
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 02:51:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Saillon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.19340,
7.11380
Temperature
2.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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