M0.3 Depth: 1.5 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 18:53:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on March 6, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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

M0.3

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-06 18:53:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Conthey

County

Conthey

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.26879, 7.22802

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 km — shallower 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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