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M0.6 Depth: -0.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 20:39:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud (Switzerland) on January 16, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 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.

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