Switzerland · Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni

M1.1 Earthquake near Davos, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 21:09:21 UTC Local time:
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.0 km
Source
EMSC_AT

Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni · Davos

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About this earthquake

On September 12, 2026 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Davos, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries

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