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M0.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Saint-Philippe, La Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 11:49:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Saint-Philippe, La Réunion (France). With a focal depth of about 7 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 IPGP. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 11:49:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
La Réunion
City
Saint-Philippe
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.24648, 55.69912
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to 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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