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M1.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Zernez, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 05:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Zernez, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland) on January 30, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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