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M3.4 Depth: 27.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (France)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 07:12:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Guadeloupe on Oct 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (France) · 2025-10-04 07:12:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands (France) on October 4, 2025 at 07:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
27.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 07:12:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Guadeloupe
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
16.08047, -61.07745
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.1 km
Shallow
27.1 km
27.1 km — deeper 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

  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 64 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 83 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

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