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M1.6 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 14:30:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 14:30:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Massongex
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Massongex
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.23681, 6.97551
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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