M0.2 Depth: -0.2 km

M0.2 Earthquake near L'Ajoupa-Bouillon, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 13:03:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near L'Ajoupa-Bouillon, Martinique (France) on May 1, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.2

Depth

-0.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 13:03:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Martinique

City

L'Ajoupa-Bouillon

Village

L'Ajoupa-Bouillon

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

14.81227, -61.16265

Temperature

27.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0.2 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.4 km)

Regional average: 5.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Watt, Morne

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Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Diables, Morne aux

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