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M0.9 Depth: 33.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Northwest of Madagascar

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:32:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Northwest of Madagascar on April 5, 2026 at 15:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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 IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
33.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:32:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-12.74930, 45.40380
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.7 km
Shallow
33.7 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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    Distance: 247 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
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