M1.3 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Sion VS

UTC time: 2026-04-03 02:39:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Sion VS on April 3, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 02:39:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.23169, 7.36536
Temperature
-6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 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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    Distance: 440 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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