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. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.3.
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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