M2.4 Depth: 21.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake in France

UTC time: 2025-09-12 17:00:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Guadeloupe (France). With a focal depth of about 22 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 IPGP. France: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

21.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 17:00:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

City

Guadeloupe

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

16.30758, -61.18475

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.8 km

21.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 82 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Soufriere Hills

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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