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M1.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 06:23:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 06:23:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Jura
City
Haute-Ajoie
County
District de Porrentruy
Village
Damvant
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.36690, 6.90970
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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