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M0.8 Depth: 4.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Saillon, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 02:51:39 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 02:51:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Saillon
County
Martigny
Village
Saillon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.19340, 7.11380
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
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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