Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.1 earthquake 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe at Jan 20, 2023, 11:23 UTC, at a depth of 162 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) WNW of Basse-Terre. 170 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 20, 2023, 11:23 UTC |
| Depth | 162.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.140, -62.153 |
| Felt reports | 170 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km SW of Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 172 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km WNW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.6 | 32 km SSE of Falmouth, Antigua and Barbuda | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km NW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.7 | 4 km SSW of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 102 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.