Switzerland · Jura

M1.3 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-27 14:12:17 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland) on September 27, 2026 at 14:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

ID
3c9a82512cab7eaa16764518e3e3f9f2f8a2b1e9
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 14:12:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Village
Réclère
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36170, 6.91900
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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  • Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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Switzerland

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 65 Catalogue entries

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