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M0.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Liddes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 01:19:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Liddes, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on June 6, 2026 at 01:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 01:19:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Liddes
County
Entremont
Village
Liddes
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
45.96396, 7.19934
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 468 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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