Latest earthquakes near Sitten, Valais today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sitten, Valais, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sitten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sitten, it will show up within minutes.
Sitten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sitten, Valais 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 Sitten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sitten 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 Sitten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sitten 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 Sitten 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 Sitten 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 Sitten, Valais 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 Sitten.
Nearest earthquakes from Sitten
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sitten, Valais. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sitten.
When was the last earthquake in Sitten, Valais?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sitten 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 Sitten, Valais in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sitten, Valais?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sitten 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 Sitten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sitten, Valais?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sitten. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
