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M2.5 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Val-d'Illiez, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:45:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Val-d'Illiez, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 5 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
M2.5
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 17:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Val-d'Illiez
County
Monthey
Village
Val-d'Illiez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.20090, 6.92320
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — close to the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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