Magnitude
M0.3
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Ayent
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M0.3 Earthquake near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Ayent, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 23, 2026 at 02:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
19349f0b703ea0ef146008f152c09415e4af61b5
Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 02:02:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Anzère
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.33427,
7.41011
Temperature
-4.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — close to 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)
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Country (24h)
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