M1.8
Depth:
35.3 km
M1.8 Earthquake near Mayotte (France)
About this earthquake
On June 19, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Mayotte (France). With a focal depth of about 35 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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
35.3 km
35.3 km — deeper than the regional average (5.4 km)
Regional average: 5.4 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
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Mayotte
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Fani Maore
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Karthala
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Grille, La
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