4.9

M4.9 Earthquake 145 km E of Beauséjour, GuadeloupeNovember 7, 2025

2025-11-07 22:26:27 UTC (2025-11-07) · approx. 6:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM4.9(mb)
Time22:26 UTC6:26 PM UTC-4
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates16.374°, -59.710°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 7, 2025 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 145 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.3742°, -59.7104°. This earthquake was detected by 51 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 16.37°, -59.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
16.3742°N
-59.7104°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rm77
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
369
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
1.303°
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 22:05:27 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Beauséjour, Guadeloupe?

The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 145 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe on November 7, 2025 at 22:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 16.3742°, -59.7104°, which is 145 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days 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: us6000rm77). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 7, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 145 km E of Beauséjour, GuadeloupeNovember 7, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rm77/