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M1.8 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 13:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 1 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
M1.8
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 13:29:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Mettauertal
County
Bezirk Laufenburg
Village
Wil AG
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.55180, 8.16670
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)
Regional average: 5.3 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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