M1.8 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Blenio, Ticino (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 10:17:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Blenio, Ticino (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-12 10:17:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Ticino

City

Blenio

County

Distretto di Blenio

Village

Blenio

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.49940, 9.01880

Temperature

2.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 km — shallower than 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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