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M1.8 Earthquake near Scuol, Grisons (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 14:34:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Scuol, Grisons (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

ID
6da37916495aa60443f0abb2383b25618a606e48
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 14:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
City
Scuol
County
Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair
Village
Scuol
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.68590, 10.28270
Temperature
10.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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