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M0.7 Depth: 0.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Saint-Pierre (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 16:33:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Saint-Pierre (France). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 16:33:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Saint-Pierre
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.81227, -61.16693
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
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