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M1.1 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 07:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Haute-Ajoie, Jura (Switzerland) on August 31, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 07:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Switzerland
State
Jura
City
Haute-Ajoie
County
District de Porrentruy
Village
Réclère
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.36740, 6.91060
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — close to the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 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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