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M1.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ernen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 18:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Ernen, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 18:22:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ernen
County
Goms
Village
Ernen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.39840, 8.21970
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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