M0.4 Depth: 11.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Arolla, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 12:22:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Arolla, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 12:22:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Arolla

County

Hérens

Village

Arolla

Source

resif

Coordinates

46.00864, 7.45155

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Chaine des Puys

Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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