M0.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Le Prêcheur, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:30:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Le Prêcheur, Martinique (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 18:30:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Martinique

City

Le Prêcheur

Village

Le Prêcheur

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

14.81878, -61.17550

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.3 km)

Regional average: 5.3 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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Diables, Morne aux

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