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M3.1 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-21 11:36:14 UTC Local time:

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M3.1 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland) · 2026-09-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.1 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland) · 2026-09-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

ID
543d4687e801aec7eb29760ccbbeb9f4bdedf64d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 11:36:14 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Réclère
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.38000, 6.93000
Temperature
19.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

Switzerland

Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 8 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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