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M-0.1 Depth: 3.6 km

M-0.1 Earthquake near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 17:35:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M-0.1 earthquake occurred near Savièse, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.1
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 17:35:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Savièse
County
Sion
Village
Savièse
Source
isc
Coordinates
46.30350, 7.34240
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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