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M6.2 Earthquake near Leeward Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-27 12:55:02 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
32.1 km
Source
IPGP

Leeward Islands

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M6.2 Earthquake near Leeward Islands · 2025-10-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.2 Earthquake near Leeward Islands · 2025-10-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near Leeward Islands. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
a5981fa63767aa7117f0c8d59d3d33acf759309b
Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 12:55:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
16.56255, -59.55273
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 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 Moule193.0 kmW22'692
Carolina708.7 kmW170'404
Maturín853.7 kmSW647'459

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 227 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 240 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 hours30
First 24 hours38
First 72 hours46
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M3.72025-10-27 13:04:32 UTC4.0 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.72025-10-27 13:07:54 UTC7.5 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.32025-10-27 13:11:20 UTC43.2 km M3.52025-10-27 13:15:45 UTC30.9 km M4.02025-10-27 13:15:45 UTC6.6 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M3.62025-10-27 13:19:44 UTC28.4 km M5.42025-10-27 13:26:52 UTC14.3 km150 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.42025-10-27 13:26:52 UTC12.9 kmLeeward Islands M5.42025-10-27 13:26:52 UTC15.6 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M5.52025-10-27 13:26:52 UTC12.0 kmLeeward Islands M5.42025-10-27 13:26:53 UTC4.3 kmLeeward Islands M3.82025-10-27 14:36:48 UTC14.5 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.2 to M6.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.49.0 km4.3 km
USPM6.410.0 km6.7 km
IPGPM6.232.1 km0.0 km

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#9
Earlier events M≥432
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-03-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.82025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC8.9 km169 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.82025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC7.0 km170 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.62025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC4.9 kmLeeward Islands M6.62025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC28.4 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC17.0 kmGuadeloupe-Martinique [Sea]

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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