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M0.9 Depth: 0.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on August 12, 2026 at 21:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 21:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Ayent
County
Hérens
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.33450, 7.37580
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 km — shallower than 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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