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M2.8 Depth: 51.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Guadeloupe (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 12:16:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Guadeloupe (France) on August 7, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 RESIF. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
51.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 12:16:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
State
Guadeloupe
City
Guadeloupe
Source
resif
Coordinates
16.27972, -61.21825
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.5 km
Shallow
51.5 km
51.5 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 102 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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