M5.2 Earthquake 160 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — October 27, 2025
2025-10-27 12:46:27 UTC (2025-10-27) · approx. 8:46 AM UTC-4 local
On October 27, 2025 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 160 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.4789°, -59.5812°. This earthquake was detected by 108 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-59.5812°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Beauséjour, Guadeloupe?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 160 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe on October 27, 2025 at 12:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 16.4789°, -59.5812°, which is 160 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rnt6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 27, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 160 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — October 27, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rnt6/