M3.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 11:30:13 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Valais/Wallis on May 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) · 2025-05-04 11:30:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SWITZERLAND (Switzerland) on May 4, 2025 at 11:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-04 11:30:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.53090, 7.99530

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 km — deeper than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 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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