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M0.0 Depth: 1.1 km

M0.0 Earthquake near Obergoms, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 01:50:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 01:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.0 earthquake occurred near Obergoms, Valais/Wallis (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.

Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.0
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 01:50:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Obergoms
County
Goms
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.59398, 8.37632
Temperature
-4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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