M1.0 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 08:15:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Riviera, Ticino (Switzerland) on September 4, 2026 at 08:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

2.6 km

UTC time

2026-09-04 08:15:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Ticino

City

Riviera

County

Distretto di Riviera

Village

Cresciano

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.29680, 9.00980

Temperature

15.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.6 km

2.6 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

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