M1.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sion VS (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 20:14:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Sion VS (Switzerland) on December 23, 2025 at 20:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 20:14:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Valais/Wallis

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.25968, 7.28361

Temperature

-1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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