M0.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Cornol, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 08:56:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Cornol, Jura (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.2

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 08:56:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Jura

City

Cornol

County

District de Porrentruy

Village

Cornol

Source

sed_ethz

Coordinates

47.39744, 7.17635

Temperature

22.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

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