Magnitude
M0.4
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- ETHZ
Valais/Wallis
Country overviewSwitzerland
M0.4 Earthquake near Sierre VS (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2025 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Sierre VS (Switzerland). 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 event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
17c8e2c4d93333673e594dd88e14413cb20a08c4
Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 20:08:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.33008,
7.41395
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3