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M3.7 Earthquake near EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

UTC time: 2025-10-27 17:28:53 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
Source
EMSC

EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. on October 27, 2025 at 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a05ada00731d12170373871cd0c0c601d4ef2d2a
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 17:28:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.59000, -59.41000
Temperature
28.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 246 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

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

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