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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Ticino.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
2 days ago
(Dec 27 08:17 Zurich)
M 2.0 221 km SW
from Lugano
2 days ago
(Dec 27 07:49 Zurich)
M 2.1 221 km SW
from Lugano
2 days ago
(Dec 27 01:42 Zurich)
M 2.0 231 km SW
from Lugano
3 days ago
(Dec 26 11:25 Zurich)
M 2.9 242 km WSW
from Lugano
3 days ago
(Dec 25 21:42 Zurich)
M 2.7 234 km NNW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 25 15:13 Zurich)
M 2.7 192 km SE
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 25 14:01 Zurich)
M 2.2 206 km W
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 25 08:40 Zurich)
M 2.2 279 km SW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 25 08:11 Zurich)
M 2.9 233 km SW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 25 05:43 Zurich)
M 2.1 214 km WSW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 24 20:24 Zurich)
M 2.0 233 km SW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 24 19:48 Zurich)
M 2.1 232 km SW
from Lugano
4 days ago
(Dec 24 17:08 Zurich)
M 3.1 233 km SW
from Lugano
5 days ago
(Dec 24 02:40 Zurich)
M 2.3 232 km SW
from Lugano
6 days ago
(Dec 23 13:21 Zurich)
M 2.1 5 km ENE
from Lugano
6 days ago
(Dec 23 09:03 Zurich)
M 2.0 235 km SW
from Lugano
6 days ago
(Dec 23 07:07 Zurich)
M 2.1 238 km SW
from Lugano
6 days ago
(Dec 23 03:21 Zurich)
M 2.0 234 km SW
from Lugano
6 days ago
(Dec 23 02:55 Zurich)
M 2.2 234 km SW
from Lugano
7 days ago
(Dec 22 11:11 Zurich)
M 2.3 230 km SW
from Lugano
7 days ago
(Dec 21 21:18 Zurich)
M 2.5 231 km WSW
from Lugano
8 days ago
(Dec 20 19:18 Zurich)
M 2.2 231 km SW
from Lugano
8 days ago
(Dec 20 16:17 Zurich)
M 2.4 177 km N
from Lugano
9 days ago
(Dec 20 06:16 Zurich)
M 2.5 233 km SW
from Lugano
9 days ago
(Dec 19 16:59 Zurich)
M 2.1 232 km SW
from Lugano

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ticino

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Ticino Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 27, 2024 08:17

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

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ticino with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ticino (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.6
On Dec 29, 2020 15:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 7, 1920 06:55.

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 124 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ticino.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 29, 2020 15:36
(Zurich)
M 4.6 187 km ESE
from Lugano
Aug 13, 2019 13:17
(Zurich)
M 4.6 178 km SSE
from Lugano
Dec 9, 2019 04:37
(Zurich)
M 4.6 291 km SE
from Lugano
Feb 9, 2022 21:00
(Zurich)
M 4.6 197 km SE
from Lugano
Mar 12, 2022 18:03
(Zurich)
M 4.5 210 km W
from Lugano
Apr 16, 2020 11:42
(Zurich)
M 4.5 150 km SSE
from Lugano
Dec 18, 2021 11:34
(Zurich)
M 4.5 63 km SE
from Lugano
Jan 23, 2015 07:51
(Zurich)
M 4.5 270 km SE
from Lugano
Sep 22, 2022 17:47
(Zurich)
M 4.5 248 km SSE
from Lugano
Nov 8, 2022 16:23
(Zurich)
M 4.5 260 km S
from Lugano

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ticino

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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 morning of December 27, 2024 at 08:17 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 221km southwest of Lugano at a depth of 7km 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.