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M0.4 Depth: 4.4 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Martigny, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 00:47:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Martigny, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 21, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 00:47:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Martigny
County
Martigny
Village
Charrat
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.10701, 7.12909
Temperature
3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — close to the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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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    Distance: 452 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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