Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 9.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Valais/Wallis · La Fouly
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M1.5 Earthquake near La Fouly, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near La Fouly, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on May 23, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
ca794b009f9e84fced752a5a1470a69e611a031a
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 02:36:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
La Fouly
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.89630,
7.08480
Temperature
3.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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