M0.1 Depth: -0.5 km

M0.1 Earthquake near Cornol, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 07:28:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.1 earthquake was recorded near Cornol, Jura (Switzerland) on August 18, 2026 at 07:28 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M0.1
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 07:28:08 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Cornol
Source
sed_ethz
Coordinates
47.40112, 7.17540
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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    Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
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    Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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