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M0.3 Depth: 8.3 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Acquarossa, Ticino

UTC time: 2026-07-07 21:28:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Acquarossa, Ticino on July 7, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 21:28:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Ticino
City
Acquarossa
County
Distretto di Blenio
Village
Acquarossa
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.45543, 8.98327
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 468 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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