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M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 15:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Vionnaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 4, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 15:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vionnaz
County
Monthey
Village
Vionnaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.29750, 6.85740
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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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