M0.8 Depth: 1.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 15:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 20, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

1.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 15:01:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Bourg-Saint-Pierre

County

Entremont

Village

Bourg-Saint-Pierre

Source

ethz

Coordinates

45.95250, 7.21014

Temperature

-7.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.9 km

1.9 km — shallower than 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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