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M3.3 Depth: 1.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Saint-Philippe, La Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 14:39:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Saint-Philippe on Jan 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Saint-Philippe, La Réunion (France) · 2026-01-18 14:39:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 14:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Saint-Philippe, La Réunion (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 14:39:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
La Réunion
City
Saint-Philippe
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.24982, 55.71455
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower 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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