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M0.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Porrentruy JU (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 06:46:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Porrentruy JU (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 06:46:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
City
Jura
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.37114, 6.91527
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — close to the regional average (5.1 km)
Regional average: 5.1 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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