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M1.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near La Punt Chamues-ch, Grisons (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 21:33:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near La Punt Chamues-ch, Grisons (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 21:33:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
City
La Punt Chamues-ch
County
Maloja
Village
La Punt Chamues-ch
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.56550, 9.91340
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — close to the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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