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M0.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 07:42:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 07:42:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ayent
County
Hérens
Village
Fortunau (Ayent)
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.28567, 7.39968
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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