M1.8 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 14:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland) on February 5, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

1.2 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 14:29:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Aargau

City

Mettauertal

County

Bezirk Laufenburg

Village

Wil AG

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

47.55260, 8.16770

Temperature

7.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.2 km

1.2 km — shallower 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.

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