M-0.1 Depth: 0.4 km

M-0.1 Earthquake near Le Prêcheur, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 11:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.1 earthquake was recorded near Le Prêcheur, Martinique (France) on September 1, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 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: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M-0.1

Depth

0.4 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 11:57:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Martinique

City

Le Prêcheur

Village

Le Prêcheur

Source

resif

Coordinates

14.81435, -61.16881

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.4 km

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

Regional average: 6.1 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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