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M2.6 Depth: 20.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Büblikon, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 19:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Büblikon, Aargau (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 20 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 19:26:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Büblikon
County
Bezirk Baden
Village
Büblikon
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.42512, 8.24842

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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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