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M1.4 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 13:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 13:29:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Mettauertal
County
Bezirk Laufenburg
Village
Wil AG
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.55260, 8.16460
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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