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M0.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 18:37:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 2 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. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-25 18:37:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ayent
County
Hérens
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.32170, 7.43990
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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