Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 37.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ticino · Blenio
Country overviewSwitzerland · Ticino
M3.4 Earthquake near Blenio, Ticino (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Blenio, Ticino (Switzerland) on September 25, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
7a2dba7281b803b7ff1561f622dcfbd439ecc003
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
37.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 21:42:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Blenio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.55820,
8.78920
Temperature
10.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37.4 km
37.4 km — deeper 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
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
462
Country (24h)
Switzerland
3