Latest earthquakes near Lugano, Ticino today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lugano? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lugano, it will show up within minutes.
Lugano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lugano, Ticino 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 Lugano in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lugano 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 Lugano
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lugano 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 Lugano 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 Lugano 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 Lugano, Ticino 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 Lugano.
Nearest earthquakes from Lugano
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lugano, Ticino. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lugano.
When was the last earthquake in Lugano, Ticino?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lugano 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 Lugano, Ticino in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lugano, Ticino?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lugano 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 Lugano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lugano, Ticino?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lugano. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
