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M5.0 Depth: 60.7 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe

UTC time: 2025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe on Sep 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe · 2025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
60.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
16.71910, -61.42320
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.7 km
Shallow
60.7 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 Moule43.9 kmS22'692
Carolina515.0 kmW170'404
Maturín798.4 kmS647'459

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 123 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 150 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 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM3.4
M1.82025-09-16 14:09:52 UTC80.8 km M2.52025-09-16 20:44:17 UTC127.6 kmLeeward Islands M2.82025-09-18 20:06:47 UTC141.1 km M2.02025-09-22 12:12:21 UTC104.5 kmGuadeloupe M2.12025-10-03 17:11:07 UTC78.3 kmLeeward Islands M3.42025-10-04 07:12:39 UTC80.0 kmLeeward Islands M-0.32025-10-06 11:11:49 UTC79.3 kmLeeward Islands M2.12025-10-13 11:47:31 UTC94.1 kmLeeward Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥412
Earlier events M≥53
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 UTC13.9 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC6.6 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC6.1 kmGUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL. M4.92025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC26.8 kmLeeward Islands M4.82025-09-15 09:16:15 UTC25.1 kmEvent of magnitude 4.8, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles)

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