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M1.6 Depth: -0.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Brugg AG

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Brugg AG on May 13, 2026 at 13:29 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-0.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 13:29:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.53568, 8.18467
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.6 km
Shallow
-0.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 442 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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