Latest earthquakes near Wettingen, Aargau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wettingen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wettingen, it will show up within minutes.
Wettingen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wettingen, Aargau 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 Wettingen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wettingen 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 Wettingen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wettingen occurred on Dec 18, 2021 11:34 local time (Europe/Zurich timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Wettingen, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wettingen 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-southeast of Wettingen. It is the strongest earthquake near Wettingen in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wettingen, Aargau 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 Wettingen.
Nearest earthquakes from Wettingen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wettingen, Aargau. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wettingen.
When was the last earthquake in Wettingen, Aargau?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wettingen on the afternoon of December 31, 2024 at 16:02 local time (Europe/Zurich). The center of this earthquake was located 96km west of Wettingen at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wettingen, Aargau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wettingen, Aargau?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wettingen 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 Wettingen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wettingen, Aargau?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wettingen. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
