Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- -1.0 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Massongex
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.5 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on February 2, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
ca143cb7e18ee6a8e837d544c595da79143248cc
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
-1.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 15:00:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Massongex
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.23031,
6.97627
Temperature
-6.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
-1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3