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M1.8 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Villigen, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 13:29:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Villigen, Aargau (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 13:29:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Villigen
County
Bezirk Brugg
Village
Villigen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.53440, 8.19080
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (4.9 km)
Regional average: 4.9 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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