Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 42.2 km
- Source
- RESIF
Event of magnitude 2.9, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte)
M2.9 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 2.9, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 2.9, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte) on September 19, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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 event was recorded by RESIF.
Details
ID
6a6484943bde225e0d50c6f1802abb78e51463df
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
42.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 14:32:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
-12.80320,
45.61620
Temperature
25.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.2 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport36.3 kmStraight-line distance
Mayotte · DZA · FMCZ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-21
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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