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M1.1 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 08:00:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on May 25, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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