Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Valais/Wallis · Val de Bagnes
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M1.3 Earthquake near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 12:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Val de Bagnes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
f40e3fa3b5242487bc68bc3932ae555057e53465
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 12:01:33 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.98220,
7.38630
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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