Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 1.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Grisons · St. Moritz
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M1.6 Earthquake near St. Moritz, Grisons (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near St. Moritz, Grisons (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 M1.6.
Details
ID
7e2e58f9ccff7bc09fecd92c0c36dc96df220923
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 11:00:20 UTC
Local time
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State
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.48900,
9.85170
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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