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M1.7 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near La Possession, La Réunion (France)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 03:04:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near La Possession, La Réunion (France). With a focal depth of about 13 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. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 03:04:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
La Réunion
City
La Possession
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-21.00556, 55.44484
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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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