M0.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 22:36:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

5.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 22:36:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Jura

City

Haute-Ajoie

County

District de Porrentruy

Village

Réclère

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

47.36420, 6.91540

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.6 km

5.6 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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