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M0.9 Depth: 1.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Vétroz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 23:29:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Vétroz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 23:29:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vétroz
County
Conthey
Village
Vétroz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.21010, 7.27370
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower 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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