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M1.4 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 03:00:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France) on December 19, 2025 at 03:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 03:00:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
La Réunion
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-20.95180, 55.55813
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 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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