Magnitude
M0.7
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Anniviers
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M0.7 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On November 7, 2026 at 00:54 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.
Details
ID
b11a6e55eb74cd11cc808a9a6b1175665f1f9465
Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-11-07 00:54:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ayer
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.18530,
7.62900
Temperature
-4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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