Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Grengiols
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M0.9 Earthquake near Grengiols, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 06:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Grengiols, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
dc6136bf44023e53a6e7e60cdf371cc7e810acde
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 06:45:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Grengiols
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.34960,
8.12410
Temperature
-2.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — close to 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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