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M0.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Stein, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 22:09:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Stein, Aargau (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 20 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 22:09:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Stein
County
Bezirk Rheinfelden
Village
Stein
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.54600, 7.95500
Temperature
-6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than 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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