M0.9 Depth: 5.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Crans-Montana, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 01:29:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Crans-Montana, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland) on January 12, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

5.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 01:29:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Crans-Montana

County

Sierre

Village

Mollens (VS)

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.34870, 7.51900

Temperature

-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.7 km

5.7 km — close to 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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