M0.8 Depth: -2.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 13:38:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 13:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Conthey, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). 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

-2.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 13:38:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Conthey

County

Conthey

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.30521, 7.21243

Temperature

-0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-2.6 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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