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M1.1 Depth: 23.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 20:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France) on April 10, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
23.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 20:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Saint-Pierre
Village
Saint-Pierre
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.77721, -61.17528

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 km
23.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

  • Pelee
    Distance: 4 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 97 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

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