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M0.4 Depth: 8.3 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Oberwald VS

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:31:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Oberwald VS on April 4, 2026 at 12:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:31:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.52839, 8.30245
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 418 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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