Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Hérémence
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M1.3 Earthquake near Hérémence, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Hérémence, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on October 12, 2026 at 07:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.3.
Details
ID
bf2d7ecbb7bef3fb212c1134271988991f01f571
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 07:35:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hérémence
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.03960,
7.36770
Temperature
0.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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