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M0.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near La Trinité, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 10:03:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near La Trinité, Martinique (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 10:03:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
La Trinité
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.72702, -60.96941
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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

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    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
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    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Qualibou
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia

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