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M1.1 Depth: 11.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 05:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Zernez, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — deeper than 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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