M2.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Guadeloupe (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 12:12:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Guadeloupe (France) on September 22, 2025 at 12:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 12:12:21 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
15.78796, -61.55794
Temperature
28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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: 24 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 52 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

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