M0.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Törbel, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 20:42:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Törbel, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 20:42:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Törbel

County

Visp

Village

Törbel

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

46.23205, 7.81194

Temperature

-14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 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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