M2.0 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Saulcy, Jura (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 08:18:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Saulcy, Jura (Switzerland) on January 27, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 08:18:12 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Saulcy
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
47.30010, 7.17560
Temperature
-0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — deeper than 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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