Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Grisons · Scuol
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M1.2 Earthquake near Scuol, Grisons (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Scuol, Grisons (Switzerland) on August 24, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by INGV.
Details
ID
f59924de113602908cfc204c023a3951672dc871
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 05:08:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Scuol
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.83450,
10.14680
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — deeper than 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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