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.

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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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.6 km

3.6 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 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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