M1.3 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe (France)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 10:34:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 10:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe (France). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 10:34:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

France

State

Guadeloupe

City

Sainte-Rose

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

16.24029, -61.71989

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 km — close to the regional average (6 km)

Regional average: 6 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: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Soufriere Hills

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica

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