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M1.6 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:30:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 14:30:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Massongex
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Massongex
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22810, 6.97410
Temperature
-7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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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