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M0.4 Depth: 5.1 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 16:46:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 16:46:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Saint-Pierre
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.80771, -61.16867
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — close to 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

  • 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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