Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Guadeloupe at intermediate depth

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Guadeloupe at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the west coast of Guadeloupe at 11:23 UTC on January 20, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 165 km (102 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

No-access zone extended around main Soufriere Guadeloupe gas-producing centers

No-access zone extended around main Soufriere Guadeloupe gas-producing centers

Authorities have extended the no-access zone around the main Soufriere Guadeloupe gas emission centers on January 15, 2019. The alert level remains at Yellow (Watch). The decision was made due to an increase in seismic and fumarolic activity detected since January…

Increased seismicity under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano, West Indies

Increased seismicity under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano, West Indies

A sequence of volcanic earthquakes that began under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano at 08:59 UTC, January 8, 2019, continues with 146 earthquakes since the beginning of the swarm, OVSG reported in its latest update issued January 9. The events are located at a depth…