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M0.9 Depth: 10.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 12:40:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Martinique (France). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 12:40:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
Martinique
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.59795, -60.80446
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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

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