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M1.6 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Scuol, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 23:05:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Scuol, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — close to the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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