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M1.0 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Tarasp, Grisons (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:31:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Tarasp, Grisons (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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