M0.8 Depth: 4.6 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-22 03:53:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on December 22, 2025 at 03:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

4.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 03:53:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Arbaz

County

Sion

Village

Arbaz

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.33156, 7.36432

Temperature

-14.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.6 km

4.6 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.

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