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M0.6 Depth: 4.9 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 19:52:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 19:52:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Jura
City
Haute-Ajoie
County
District de Porrentruy
Village
Réclère
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.36900, 6.91780
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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