Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ticino · Lavizzara
Country overviewSwitzerland · Ticino
M0.9 Earthquake near Lavizzara, Ticino (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Lavizzara, Ticino (Switzerland) on July 31, 2026 at 02:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
4584249483a4113a4af213ecfe9ea1d1274f4b08
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 02:09:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Lavizzara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.43820,
8.59120
Temperature
15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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