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M2.1 Depth: 26.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake in France

UTC time: 2025-12-19 14:20:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Guadeloupe (France) on December 19, 2025 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 14:20:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Guadeloupe
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
16.04432, -61.03210
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.2 km
Shallow
26.2 km
26.2 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

  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 64 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

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