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M1.6 Depth: 25.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 14:35:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Martinique (France) on April 30, 2026 at 14:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 14:35:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Martinique
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.56458, -60.72123
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.8 km
Shallow
25.8 km
25.8 km — deeper than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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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