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M1.6 Depth: 29.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Northwest of Madagascar

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:31:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Northwest of Madagascar. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:31:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-12.82250, 45.41200
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.4 km
Shallow
29.4 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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