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M1.3 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Northwest of Madagascar

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Northwest of Madagascar. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:21:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-12.56820, 44.97130
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 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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  • Karthala
    Distance: 196 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
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    Distance: 213 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

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