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M1.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Vercorin, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 06:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 06:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Vercorin, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 06:02:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais/Wallis
City
Vercorin
County
Sierre
Village
Vercorin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22810, 7.53250
Temperature
-7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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