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M1.3 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 14:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Martinique (France) on January 16, 2026 at 14:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 14:02:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Martinique
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.34856, -60.74931
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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