Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni
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M1.9 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Confine Italia-Svizzera (SVIZZERA) (Switzerland) on August 27, 2025 at 00:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.
The event was recorded by INGV. Switzerland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
ID
c1f1c49be133994e5c8e095be96267ea70d1bfaa
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 00:54:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.65370,
9.57830
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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