Latest earthquakes near Grisons, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Grisons, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Grisons? If an earthquake is happening right now near Grisons (also known as Graubünden), it will show up within minutes.
Grisons Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grisons, Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Grisons in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Grisons during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Grisons
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grisons occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) south-southeast of Chur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grisons in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Chur. It is the strongest earthquake near Grisons in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Grisons, Switzerland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Grisons.
Earthquakes by city in Grisons
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Grisons.
When was the last earthquake in Grisons, Switzerland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Grisons on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:17 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 90km north-northwest of Chur at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grisons, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grisons, Switzerland?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Grisons on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east of Chur at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Grisons since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grisons, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grisons. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
