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Strong 6.5 Quake Off Guadeloupe Triggers M6.0 Aftershock

Authorities report no tsunami threat, indicating a low likelihood of serious damage.

Overview

  • The U.S. Geological Survey measured the mainshock at magnitude 6.5 at 12:38 UTC at a depth of 10 km offshore east of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe.
  • A magnitude 6.0 aftershock followed at 13:54 UTC at a similar shallow depth.
  • The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the event poses no tsunami threat to the region.
  • USGS issued a Green alert for fatalities and economic losses, signaling a low likelihood of widespread casualties or major damage.
  • Exposure analysis estimates about 125,000 people felt weak shaking and 58,000 felt light shaking, as agencies reported early magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 6.8.