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M1.0 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 14:36:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 14:36:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Savièse
County
Sion
Village
Savièse
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.32169, 7.33599
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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