Earthquakes in Guadeloupe
In Guadeloupe there are partly large earthquakes with strengths of more than 7.0, which cause damages within a radius of over 100 kilometers. Due to the special tectonic situation of the country, there are more earthquakes than average. 4 earthquakes also caused a subsequent tsunami, which claimed further lifes and damages.Other natural hazards in Guadeloupe:
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Most recent events
This list includes the strongest earthquakes recorded in or around Guadeloupe by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the past 14 days. Whether an event is listed here depends largely on its magnitude, but also on its distance from inhabited areas. All data refer to the local time. This page is updated daily at 11am UTC.- May 23, 7:20 pmMagnitude 4.6: 193 km north-northeast of The Valley, Anguilla at a depth of 10 km.
- May 21, 6:33 amMagnitude 4.8: 186 km north-northeast of The Valley, Anguilla at a depth of 10 km.
- May 21, 12:38 amMagnitude 4.7: 186 km north-northeast of The Valley, Anguilla at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes in Guadeloupe since 1950
The strongest earthquake in Guadeloupe happened on 12/25/1969 in the region Grand Bourg with a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami with further victims and destructions.| Date | Region | Depth | Magnitude | Deaths | Total damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2005 | Guadeloupe | 59 km | 5.8 | 0 | |
| 11/21/2004 | Basse-Terre, Les Saintes | 7 km | 6.3 | 1 | |
| 03/16/1985 | Guadeloupe | 6.3 | 0 | ||
| 12/25/1969 | Grand Bourg | 27 km | 7.2 | 0 |
These statistics are based on datas from the National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS): Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K. Several data have been summarized and translated.
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