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M0.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 11:03:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland) on February 5, 2026 at 11:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 11:03:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Ticino
City
Riviera
County
Distretto di Riviera
Village
Iragna
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
46.31135, 8.97461
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 457 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 466 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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