Latest earthquakes near Les Abymes, Guadeloupe today
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Recent Les Abymes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Les Abymes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Les Abymes and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 08:38AM
On Monday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 207km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Les Abymes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 280 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Les Abymes, Guadeloupe in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Les Abymes roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Les Abymes in 2025. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Les Abymes that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Les Abymes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Les Abymes 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 | 256 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Les Abymes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Les Abymes occurred on Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Guadeloupe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) east of Les Abymes, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Les Abymes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 126 kilometers (78 mi) east of Les Abymes. It is the strongest earthquake near Les Abymes 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 Les Abymes, 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 Les Abymes.
Nearest earthquakes from Les Abymes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Les Abymes, Guadeloupe. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Les Abymes.
When was the last earthquake in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Les Abymes on the evening of December 12, 2025 at 21:20 local time (America/Guadeloupe). The center of this earthquake was located 209km east of Les Abymes at a depth of 22km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Les Abymes, Guadeloupe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Les Abymes, Guadeloupe?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Les Abymes 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 Les Abymes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Les Abymes, Guadeloupe?
In the past 10 years, 280 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Les Abymes. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
