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M1.4 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 14:30:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on July 28, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 14:30:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Massongex
County
Saint-Maurice
Village
Massongex
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.24120, 6.97750
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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