M1.6 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Albula/Alvra, Grisons (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, Grisons (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 18:05:32 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.69950, 9.61650
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — close to the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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    Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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