Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 5.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jura · Haute-Ajoie
Country overviewSwitzerland · Jura
M1.5 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)
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About this earthquake
On September 13, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.0.
Details
ID
1d7667b841bf04bdda95cdc179c423c30c9d779c
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 20:06:37 UTC
Local time
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Réclère
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36220,
6.91360
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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