M0.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M0.1 Earthquake near Airolo TI (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 06:00:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.1 earthquake occurred near Airolo TI (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M0.1

Depth

7.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 06:00:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

City

Ticino

Source

ethz

Coordinates

46.51222, 8.64200

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.6 km

7.6 km — close to 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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