Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 38.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Val de Bagnes
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.8 Earthquake near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on September 18, 2026 at 14:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.0.
Details
ID
d7fc0a2f25248270435e4569126cf1992ea38027
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
38.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 14:42:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.97000,
7.44710
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.9 km
38.9 km — deeper than the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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