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M0.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Bregaglia, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 03:48:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Bregaglia, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland) on August 19, 2026 at 03:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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.

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    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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