Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 14.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Grisons · Lumnezia
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M1.7 Earthquake near Lumnezia, Grisons (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lumnezia, Grisons (Switzerland) on September 28, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
14216a619e4ec5fa7f3a53521c798fdeec45acb8
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 01:57:09 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Village
Tersnaus
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.67620,
9.17570
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — deeper than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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