Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Anniviers
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M0.7 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on October 11, 2026 at 07:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.
Details
ID
9c1dc52fe8b951f2ea21104f8d90dd6d79e0b1d2
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 07:51:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Grimentz
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.19255,
7.57033
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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