M6.6 Earthquake near Leeward Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M6.6

Depth: 16.7 km
Source: KNMI

Leeward Islands

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.6 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands on October 27, 2025 at 12:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by KNMI.

Details

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Magnitude

M6.6

Depth

16.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

knmi

Coordinates

16.63869, -59.29796

Temperature

28.0°C

Depth profile

Shallow

16.7 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 Moule221.1 kmW22'692

Carolina732.2 kmW170'404

Maturín874.2 kmSW647'459

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Volcanoes nearby

Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 255 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 259 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Plat Pays, Morne

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours36

First 24 hours51

First 72 hours59

Strongest subsequent eventM6.6

M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC31.6 km162 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC31.9 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC34.7 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M6.42025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC31.6 km M6.12025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC36.2 kmEvent of magnitude 6.1, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) M6.62025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC23.7 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC41.5 kmGuadeloupe-Martinique [Sea] M4.92025-10-27 12:46:29 UTC49.5 km M6.02025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC29.6 km163 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.62025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC24.4 kmLeeward Islands M5.62025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC26.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.6, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) M6.02025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC27.9 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

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 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥413

Earlier events M≥54

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 UTC214.9 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC226.5 km28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.02025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC227.1 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC220.8 kmGUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL. M4.92025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC204.6 kmLeeward Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

512

Country (24h)

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