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M1.2 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 04:31:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 12, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
c7ddbad7c18463901ecf14283a954dc9cf58c88b
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 04:31:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ayent
County
Hérens
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.32790, 7.44420
Temperature
4.2°C

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 (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 429 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries

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