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M0.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Surses, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 15:43:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Surses, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — close to 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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