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M5.0 Depth: 52.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (France)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Guadeloupe on Sep 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (France) · 2025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands (France) on September 15, 2025 at 09:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Guadeloupe
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.66000, -61.43000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Le Moule37.6 kmS22'692
Carolina516.8 kmW170'404
Maturín791.9 kmS647'459

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 117 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M5.02025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC6.6 km28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M1.82025-09-16 14:09:52 UTC75.3 km M2.52025-09-16 20:44:17 UTC132.3 kmLeeward Islands M2.82025-09-18 20:06:47 UTC135.3 km M2.02025-09-22 12:12:21 UTC97.9 kmGuadeloupe M2.12025-10-03 17:11:07 UTC74.0 kmLeeward Islands M3.42025-10-04 07:12:39 UTC74.6 kmLeeward Islands M-0.32025-10-06 11:11:49 UTC72.9 kmLeeward Islands M2.12025-10-13 11:47:31 UTC87.6 kmLeeward Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥413
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-03-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC18.7 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC10.6 kmGUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL. M4.92025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC31.2 kmLeeward Islands M4.82025-09-15 09:16:15 UTC29.2 kmEvent of magnitude 4.8, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) M4.72025-03-03 22:44:35 UTC105.8 kmLeeward Islands

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