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M4.2 Earthquake near EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

UTC time: 2025-10-27 16:37:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
68.0 km
Source
EMSC

EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

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About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near EAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d2285164275bce78faca359e4a91df6d212e9509
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 16:37:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.36000, -59.67000
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 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: 206 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 209 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 217 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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