M0.3 Depth: -3.5 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 14:42:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M0.3

Depth

-3.5 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 14:42:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Anniviers

County

Sierre

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.03860, 7.66781

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-3.5 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)

Regional average: 4.9 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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