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M2.1 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Mandach, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 13:30:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Mandach, Aargau (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 13:30:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Mandach
County
Bezirk Brugg
Village
Mandach
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.55930, 8.18470
Temperature
31.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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