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M1.2 Depth: 21.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 06:30:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France) on November 6, 2025 at 06:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 06:30:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
La Réunion
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.12356, 55.65479
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.1 km
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 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

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