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M3.5 Depth: 48.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MAYOTTE REGION (France)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 17:48:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Mayotte on Jun 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near MAYOTTE REGION (France) · 2025-06-20 17:48:43 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MAYOTTE REGION (France) on June 20, 2025 at 17:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 17:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Mayotte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.72070, 45.49620
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.3 km
Shallow
48.3 km
48.3 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

  • Fani Maore
    Distance: 31 km ·Cone ·Elevation: -2'500 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·France
  • Mayotte
    Distance: 37 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 660 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·France
  • Karthala
    Distance: 255 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
  • Grille, La
    Distance: 271 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

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