M1.3 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 08:55:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Zermatt, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 28, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

1.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 08:55:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Zermatt

County

Visp

Source

ethz

Coordinates

45.95679, 7.72078

Temperature

-6.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.4 km

1.4 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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