Latest earthquakes near Ticino, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ticino, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ticino? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ticino (also known as Tessin), it will show up within minutes.
Ticino Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ticino, Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ticino in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ticino during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 45 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ticino
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ticino occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) east-southeast of Lugano, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ticino in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 7, 1920 06:55, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Lugano. It is the strongest earthquake near Ticino in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ticino, Switzerland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ticino.
Earthquakes by city in Ticino
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ticino, Switzerland.
Use this regional Ticino earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bellinzona.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ticino.
When was the last earthquake in Ticino, Switzerland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ticino on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:29 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 118km north-northeast of Lugano at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ticino, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ticino, Switzerland?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ticino on the morning of September 7, 1920 at 06:55 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southeast of Lugano at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ticino since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ticino, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ticino. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
