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M0.5 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Arolla VS

UTC time: 2026-03-13 22:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Arolla VS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 22:59:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.09596, 7.38023
Temperature
-7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 342 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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