M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Villigen, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 14:29:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Villigen, Aargau (Switzerland) on January 15, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 14:29:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Aargau

City

Villigen

County

Bezirk Brugg

Village

Villigen

Source

ethz

Coordinates

47.53926, 8.18263

Temperature

8.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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