M0.6 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 12:39:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Arbaz, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

2.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 12:39:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Arbaz

County

Sion

Village

Arbaz

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.32803, 7.37829

Temperature

-15.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.9 km

2.9 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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