Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Itasy · Anosibe Ifanja
Country overviewMadagascar · Itasy
M1.8 Earthquake near Anosibe Ifanja, Itasy (Madagascar)
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About this earthquake
On June 12, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Anosibe Ifanja, Itasy (Madagascar). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
ba5df3cb2b3a264430ca62c6d4f326398cb54844
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 07:22:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Anosibe Ifanja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.86000,
46.67000
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Madagascar
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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