Switzerland · Jura

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

UTC time: 2026-09-22 23:53:38 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland) on September 22, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

Details

ID
9730ff47dad120b5512683dfdd4a9f57b7d1cb10
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 23:53:38 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Réclère
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.36290, 6.92330
Temperature
10.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — close to 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: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Distance: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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Context for this earthquake

23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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