M4.5 Earthquake 158 km ENE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — July 3, 2026
2026-07-03 14:45:25 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 10:45 AM UTC-4 local
On July 3, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 158 km ENE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.6199°, -59.6270°. This earthquake was detected by 35 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-59.6270°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Beauséjour, Guadeloupe?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 158 km ENE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe on July 3, 2026 at 14:45 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 16.6199°, -59.6270°, which is 158 km ENE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 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: us6000t9um). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 3, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 158 km ENE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe — July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t9um/