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M0.8 Depth: 2.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Turtmann-Unterems, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 00:20:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Turtmann-Unterems, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 00:20:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Turtmann-Unterems
County
Leuk
Village
Gruben
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.18730, 7.73050
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 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: 370 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 448 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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