M6.5 Earthquake 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — October 27, 2025
2025-10-27 12:38:40 UTC (2025-10-27) · approx. 8:38 AM UTC-4 local
Felt by 120 people across surrounding communities.
On October 27, 2025 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude 6.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 9.0 km and coordinates 16.5419°, -59.5574°. The earthquake was reported felt by 120 peopleacross surrounding communities, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 3.9 (light). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 161 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 702, making it a moderate-impact event. The nearest populated place is Le Morne-Rouge (population 5,469).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 18 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Nearest Populated Places
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 120 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 129,653 |
| MMI 4 | light | 63,642 |
Earthquake Details
-59.5574°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Beauséjour, Guadeloupe?
The magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe on October 27, 2025 at 12:38 UTC had a depth of 9.0 km. It was felt by 120 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 3.9 (light). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 16.5419°, -59.5574°, which is 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe. The nearest populated place is Le Morne-Rouge (population 5,469).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.5 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rjq8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 27, 2025). M6.5 Earthquake 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — October 27, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rjq8/