Back to map
M1.1 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Untervaz, Grisons (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 14:53:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Untervaz, Grisons (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 14:53:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
City
Untervaz
County
Landquart
Village
Untervaz
Source
ethz
Coordinates
46.91630, 9.54047
Temperature
25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — close to the regional average (5 km)
Regional average: 5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 412 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

Historic earthquake map · Switzerland

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Switzerland

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share