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M0.2 Depth: 2.6 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 16:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near Mauritius-Reunion Region (France) on December 4, 2025 at 16:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 16:30:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
La Réunion
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.25574, 55.75932
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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