Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ticino · Riviera
Country overviewSwitzerland · Ticino
M0.9 Earthquake near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
166085e16a1755809dd91eb007bbab08bd729900
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 11:04:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Iragna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.30680,
8.96350
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Lugano Airport33.9 kmStraight-line distance
Switzerland · LUG · LSZA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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