Latest earthquakes near Valais, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valais, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valais? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valais (also known as Wallis), it will show up within minutes.
Valais Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valais, Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valais in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Valais during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 36 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valais
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valais occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Sitten, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valais in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 37 kilometers (23 mi) south-west of Sitten. It is the strongest earthquake near Valais in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valais, Switzerland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Valais.
Earthquakes by city in Valais
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valais, Switzerland.
Use this regional Valais earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sierre and Monthey.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valais.
When was the last earthquake in Valais, Switzerland?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Valais on the night of May 19, 2024 at 00:08 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 182km west-southwest of Sitten at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valais, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valais, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Valais on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 37km north-east of Sitten at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valais since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valais, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valais. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
