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M0.1 Depth: 2.2 km

M0.1 Earthquake near Lavizzara, Ticino (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 18:47:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.1 earthquake occurred near Lavizzara, Ticino (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — close to 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.

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 437 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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