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M1.3 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 14:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Réunion (France). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 14:53:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Réunion
City
Réunion
Source
resif
Coordinates
-20.86011, 55.35689
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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