M1.5 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Fenalet-sur-Bex, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 14:30:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Fenalet-sur-Bex, Vaud (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

3.3 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 14:30:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Vaud

City

Fenalet-sur-Bex

County

District d'Aigle

Village

Fenalet-sur-Bex

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.26580, 7.00550

Temperature

5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.3 km

3.3 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 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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