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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MAYOTTE REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near MAYOTTE REGION on March 20, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.12000, 45.57000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 89 km ·Cone ·Elevation: -2'500 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·France
  • Mayotte
    Distance: 90 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 660 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·France
  • Karthala
    Distance: 243 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
  • Grille, La
    Distance: 252 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

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