M0.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.1 Earthquake near Obergoms, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 06:20:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.1 earthquake occurred near Obergoms, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.1

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-04 06:20:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Obergoms

County

Goms

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.59449, 8.36402

Temperature

-1.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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.

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