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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 18:54:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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.

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