M0.0 Depth: -0.4 km

M0.0 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 14:48:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.0 earthquake occurred near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.0

Depth

-0.4 km

UTC time

2026-09-04 14:48:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Martinique

City

Saint-Pierre

Source

resif

Coordinates

14.80778, -61.16660

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.4 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)

Regional average: 6.1 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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: 0 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
Plat Pays, Morne

Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

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