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M1.6 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Albula/Alvra, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 18:05:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 18:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Albula/Alvra, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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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