M0.8 Depth: 3.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-20 21:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 20, 2026 at 21:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 21:58:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Zermatt

County

Visp

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

45.95741, 7.85412

Temperature

-6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

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.

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