Latest earthquakes near Aargau, Switzerland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aargau, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aargau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aargau, it will show up within minutes.
Aargau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aargau, Switzerland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aargau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aargau during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aargau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aargau occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Wettingen, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aargau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 119 kilometers (74 mi) south-west of Wettingen. It is the strongest earthquake near Aargau in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aargau, Switzerland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Aargau.
Earthquakes by city in Aargau
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aargau, Switzerland.
Use this regional Aargau earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Baden and Aarau.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aargau.
When was the last earthquake in Aargau, Switzerland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aargau on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north of Wettingen at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aargau, Switzerland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aargau, Switzerland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aargau on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southwest of Wettingen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aargau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aargau, Switzerland?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aargau. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
