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M2.5 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near La Trinité, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 02:09:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near La Trinité, Martinique (France) on August 30, 2026 at 02:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 02:09:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
La Trinité
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.72350, -60.97372
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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