M1.5 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 15:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Massongex, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 19, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ETHZ/SED and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

1.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 15:00:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Massongex

County

Saint-Maurice

Village

Massongex

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.23062, 6.97203

Temperature

-10.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.2 km

1.2 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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