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M2.2 Depth: 0.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 20:14:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Vionnaz, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 20:14:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vionnaz
County
Monthey
Village
Vionnaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.29900, 6.85380
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (5.2 km)
Regional average: 5.2 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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