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M0.7 Depth: -0.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 13:38:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France) on August 11, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 13:38:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Saint-Pierre
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.80895, -61.16807
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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

  • Pelee
    Distance: 0 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

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