M3.6 Depth: 1.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 20:21:45 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Zermatt on Jan 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) · 2026-01-20 20:21:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 20, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

1.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 20:21:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Zermatt

County

Visp

Source

ethz

Coordinates

45.95193, 7.72826

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.8 km

1.8 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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