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M4.5 Depth: 37.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 40 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe

UTC time: 2025-03-03 22:44:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 40 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe on March 3, 2025 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
37.7 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 22:44:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.92240, -60.93540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.7 km
Shallow
37.7 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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