Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- SED_ETHZ
Valais/Wallis · Crans-Montana
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M0.8 Earthquake near Crans-Montana, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Crans-Montana, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 4, 2026 at 14:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
2c96ef72377825d5c663ca21ed3864ba6c30e531
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 14:16:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Mollens (VS)
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.35075,
7.51322
Temperature
-14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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Country (24h)
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