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M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 13:26:53 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
Source
RESIF

Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles)

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M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) · 2025-10-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) · 2025-10-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
612f4fc6d80196c5eb97ec9259117083801a9ffa
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 13:26:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
resif
Coordinates
16.52776, -59.62600
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Le Moule184.8 kmW22'692
Carolina702.4 kmW170'404
Maturín846.7 kmSW647'459

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 218 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours18
First 24 hours26
First 72 hours33
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
M3.82025-10-27 14:36:48 UTC23.0 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.52025-10-27 15:28:23 UTC24.1 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.62025-10-27 15:35:46 UTC19.2 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M4.22025-10-27 16:37:14 UTC19.2 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.62025-10-27 16:37:18 UTC49.2 km M3.72025-10-27 17:28:53 UTC24.0 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.72025-10-27 17:56:17 UTC26.2 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M4.02025-10-27 18:30:27 UTC25.2 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M4.02025-10-27 18:30:28 UTC12.7 km M3.52025-10-27 18:36:00 UTC28.6 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.72025-10-27 18:37:33 UTC26.5 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M5.12025-10-27 18:40:06 UTC22.1 kmLeeward Islands

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.810.0 km14.1 km
RESIFM5.210.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#19
Earlier events M≥423
Earlier events M≥518
Compared since2025-07-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.82025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC13.8 km169 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.82025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC14.1 km170 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.62025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC13.3 kmLeeward Islands M6.62025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC37.1 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC11.9 kmGuadeloupe-Martinique [Sea]

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
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