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M0.1 Depth: 6.1 km

M0.1 Earthquake near Cevio, Ticino (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 08:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M0.1 earthquake occurred near Cevio, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.1
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 08:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Ticino
City
Cevio
County
Distretto di Vallemaggia
Village
Cevio
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.40447, 8.53988
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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