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M2.1 Depth: 163.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 23:11:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Martinique (France). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
163.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 23:11:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Martinique
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.99651, -61.08591
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163.7 km
Intermediate
163.7 km
163.7 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pelee
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 49 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

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