Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits east of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe

A shallow M6.0 earthquake was recorded at 12:54 UTC on October 27, 2025, approximately 163 km (101 miles) east of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe. The earthquake was located at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles), according to reviewed data from USGS.

The epicenter, at coordinates 16.6°N, 59.6°W, places the event in the eastern Caribbean Sea, offshore from the island of Guadeloupe. The nearest significant settlement is Beauséjour, located on Guadeloupe’s eastern coast in the Lesser Antilles.

This region is characterized by its proximity to main maritime routes, as well as access to regional ports and airfields servicing the Lesser Antilles. No major inland infrastructure is directly near the epicenter due to its offshore location.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was III. There has been 1 report of the earthquake being felt. The significance index is 554 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

The eastern Caribbean region, including Guadeloupe, lies along the boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates. This tectonic setting is known for its frequent seismic activity, often caused by subduction and transform faulting along the plate margin.

This information was last updated at 13:23 UTC on October 27, 2025.