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M1.6 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-09-22 22:00:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 22, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Switzerland: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.

Details

ID
e681a2c8fa1f12c5c4aff8338647d54da0d59f84
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 22:00:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Jura
City
Haute-Ajoie
County
District de Porrentruy
Village
Réclère
Source
resif
Coordinates
47.36845, 6.91702
Temperature
12.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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

  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 348 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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