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M0.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Mollens (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 00:41:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Mollens (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M0.6
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 00:41:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Mollens (VS)
County
Sierre
Village
Mollens (VS)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.37000, 7.56260
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — close to 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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