Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Blatten
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M1.2 Earthquake near Blatten, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Blatten, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 20, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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
d1065ccd47d4f577cb12f2abd5878256b02ebce5
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 23:26:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Blatten (Lötschen)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.41290,
7.82070
Temperature
3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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