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M0.6 Depth: 6.4 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Sainte-Rose, Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 17:50:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Sainte-Rose, Réunion (France) on August 16, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 17:50:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Réunion
City
Sainte-Rose
Source
resif
Coordinates
-21.24202, 55.70369
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — close to the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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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