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M1.9 Depth: 2.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 14:29:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 14:29:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Mettauertal
County
Bezirk Laufenburg
Village
Hottwil
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.54630, 8.16620
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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