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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sierre VS

UTC time: 2026-03-21 19:48:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sierre VS on March 21, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 19:48:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.22750, 7.53227
Temperature
-8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France
  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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