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M2.5 Depth: 20.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Büblikon, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 19:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Büblikon, Aargau (Switzerland) on February 8, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 19:26:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Büblikon
County
Bezirk Baden
Village
Büblikon
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.42510, 8.24840

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.1 km
Shallow
20.1 km
20.1 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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