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M2.1 Depth: 28.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Northwest of Madagascar

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:18:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Northwest of Madagascar on May 6, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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
M2.1
Depth
28.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 22:18:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-12.74830, 45.41520
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.9 km
Shallow
28.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mayotte
    Distance: 28 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 660 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·France
  • Fani Maore
    Distance: 37 km ·Cone ·Elevation: -2'500 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·France
  • Karthala
    Distance: 248 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
  • Grille, La
    Distance: 265 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

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