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M2.0 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Majicavo-Koropa, Mayotte (France)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 08:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Majicavo-Koropa, Mayotte (France) on June 10, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 08:40:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Mayotte
City
Majicavo-Koropa
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
-12.68796, 45.20613
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mayotte
    Distance: 16 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 660 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·France
  • Fani Maore
    Distance: 60 km ·Cone ·Elevation: -2'500 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·France
  • Karthala
    Distance: 225 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'350 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Union of the Comoros
  • Grille, La
    Distance: 242 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Union of the Comoros

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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