Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 19.4 km
- Source
- IPGP
Réunion · Réunion
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M1.4 Earthquake near Réunion (France)
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About this earthquake
On August 7, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Réunion (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Roland Garros Airport20.9 kmStraight-line distance
Réunion · RUN · FMEE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
France
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
France
28
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