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M1.8 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mettauertal, Aargau (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 09:45:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 09:45 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 09:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Aargau
City
Mettauertal
County
Bezirk Laufenburg
Village
Wil AG
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.55140, 8.16460
Temperature
29.3°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 (4.7 km)
Regional average: 4.7 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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