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M1.9 Depth: 38.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 1.9, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 1.9, near Mamoudzou (Mayotte). With a focal depth of about 38 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 RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:47:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
-12.86450, 45.66480
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fani Maore
    Distance: 7 km ·Cone ·Elevation: -2'500 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·France
  • Mayotte
    Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 660 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·France
  • Karthala
    Distance: 278 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
  • Grille, La
    Distance: 295 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

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