Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valais/Wallis · Anniviers
Country overviewSwitzerland · Valais/Wallis
M1.1 Earthquake near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On January 20, 2026 at 11:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Anniviers, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
ID
d77d84460631596b3f3af45323602303b4256343
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 11:10:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.22170,
7.64200
Temperature
-4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
581
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3