M0.5 Depth: 8.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-02 01:55:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 01:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Hérémence, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M0.5

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-02-02 01:55:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Hérémence

County

Hérens

Village

Hérémence

Source

ingv

Coordinates

46.05750, 7.39370

Temperature

-8.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 km — deeper 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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