Latest earthquakes near Guadeloupe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Guadeloupe, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guadeloupe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guadeloupe, it will show up within minutes.
Guadeloupe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guadeloupe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guadeloupe roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guadeloupe in 2016. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guadeloupe that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guadeloupe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guadeloupe during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 221 | 92.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 7.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guadeloupe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guadeloupe occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Guadeloupe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) west-southwest of Les Abymes, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guadeloupe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 126 kilometers (78 mi) west-southwest of Les Abymes. It is the strongest earthquake near Guadeloupe in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guadeloupe in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Guadeloupe.
Earthquakes by region of Guadeloupe
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guadeloupe.
When was the last earthquake in Guadeloupe?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Guadeloupe on the evening of June 16, 2025 at 21:19 local time (America/Guadeloupe). The center of this earthquake was located 85km north-northwest of Les Abymes at a depth of 64km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guadeloupe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guadeloupe?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Guadeloupe on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Guadeloupe). The center of this earthquake was located 126km north-northwest of Les Abymes at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guadeloupe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guadeloupe?
In the past 10 years, 240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guadeloupe. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
