Latest earthquakes near Chur, Grisons today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chur, Grisons, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chur, it will show up within minutes.
Chur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chur, Grisons 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 Chur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chur 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 Chur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chur 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 Chur 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 Chur 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 Chur, Grisons 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 Chur.
Nearest earthquakes from Chur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chur, Grisons. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chur.
When was the last earthquake in Chur, Grisons?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chur 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 Chur, Grisons in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chur, Grisons?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chur 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 Chur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chur, Grisons?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chur. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
