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M1.5 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-13 15:00:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 13, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 15:00:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Massongex
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Massongex
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.23052, 6.97582
Temperature
-9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower 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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