A light magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred in the Mozambique Channel, 46 km east of Mamoudzou, Mayotte, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 06:03 am local time. The shallow quake, with a depth of 38 km, was not reported felt by residents.
Mayotte's lagoon is experiencing a concerning surge in lionfish populations, disrupting delicate coral ecosystems. These invasive predators, known for their voracious appetite and rapid reproduction, are outcompeting native species and exacerbating the impact of coral degradation and warming seas.
A weak magnitude 2.4 earthquake was detected northwest of Madagascar, near Mayotte, on October 2, 2025, at 12:25 am GMT+3. The unconfirmed tremor was initially reported by RaspberryShake, placing it in a region known for significant seismic activity, including a major seismo-volcanic crisis that began in 2018.
Mayotte's water utility has published a new water rationing schedule, effective from September 30 to October 5, 2025. This measure highlights the ongoing severe water scarcity in the French overseas department, driven by prolonged drought, inadequate infrastructure, and mismanagement, impacting daily life for residents.
