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M0.4 Depth: -0.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-04 13:42:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Saint-Pierre, Martinique (France) on July 4, 2026 at 13:42 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
-0.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 13:42:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Saint-Pierre
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.80889, -61.16774
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.5 km)
Regional average: 5.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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