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M0.6 Depth: -0.3 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Sainte-Rose, La Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 13:12:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 13:12 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Sainte-Rose, La Réunion (France). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 13:12:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
La Réunion
City
Sainte-Rose
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.24191, 55.71162
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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