Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 1.7 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Monthey
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.3 Earthquake near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Monthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
a02a6eb6f56f1b767336fd98ca95d0356a91ba0a
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 14:30:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Choëx
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.23297,
6.96687
Temperature
3.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than 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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