Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Mollens (VS)
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M0.6 Earthquake near Mollens (VS), Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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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
ID
aebed9a633f3c63754fd961d5eed7ecd9f2d62e8
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 00:41:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Mollens (VS)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.37000,
7.56260
Temperature
12.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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