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M0.8 Depth: 2.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:04:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 15:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 15:04:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Arbaz
County
Sion
Village
Arbaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.32150, 7.37970
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 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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