M1.3
Depth:
39.0 km
M1.3 Earthquake near Mayotte (France)
About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Mayotte (France). With a focal depth of about 39 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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Fani Maore
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Mayotte
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Karthala
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