M6.8 Earthquake near 169 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe

UTC time: 2025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M6.8

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: USGS

169 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe

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About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M6.8 earthquake occurred near 169 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

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Magnitude

M6.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-27 12:38:37 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

16.50000, -59.50000

Temperature

27.9°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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 Moule197.8 kmW22'692

Carolina716.2 kmW170'404

Maturín850.3 kmSW647'459

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Volcanoes nearby

Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Plat Pays, Morne

Distance: 241 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 hours36

First 24 hours51

First 72 hours59

Strongest subsequent eventM6.6

M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC8.3 km162 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC6.4 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC10.0 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL. M6.42025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC8.3 km M6.12025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC16.5 kmEvent of magnitude 6.1, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) M6.62025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC7.2 kmLeeward Islands M6.52025-10-27 12:38:41 UTC15.0 kmGuadeloupe-Martinique [Sea] M4.92025-10-27 12:46:29 UTC23.8 km M6.02025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC9.4 km163 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.62025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC2.5 kmLeeward Islands M5.62025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC0.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.6, near of Les Abymes (Les Antilles) M6.02025-10-27 12:54:59 UTC5.2 kmEAST OF GUADELOUPE, LEEWARD ISL.

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#1

Earlier events M≥415

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-03-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC195.4 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:22 UTC206.4 km28 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.02025-09-15 09:16:21 UTC206.5 kmLeeward Islands M5.02025-09-15 09:16:20 UTC200.8 kmGUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL. M4.92025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC185.9 kmLeeward Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

512

Country (24h)

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