M1.4 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Guadeloupe (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 20:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Guadeloupe (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

1.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 20:21:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Guadeloupe

City

Guadeloupe

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

15.76380, -61.61772

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.7 km

1.7 km — shallower 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: 26 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 61 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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