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M0.4 Depth: 12.6 km

M0.4 Earthquake near La Trinité, Martinique (France)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 14:05:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near La Trinité, Martinique (France) on July 24, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. 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 RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 14:05:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Martinique
City
La Trinité
Source
resif
Coordinates
14.72702, -60.96488
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 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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