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Guadeloupe sits on the Lesser Antilles volcanic arc, where the Atlantic plate dives beneath the Caribbean and La Soufriere remains active. This page pulls real records for Guadeloupe: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Guadeloupe.
Earthquake risk in Guadeloupe - FAQ
Is Guadeloupe at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 24 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.5 in 1974.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guadeloupe?
The strongest earthquake on record near Guadeloupe is M7.5, in 1974 (25 km NW of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda), from USGS.
Does Guadeloupe get tsunamis?
Yes - 27 tsunamis since 1690 (most recently 2007) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 28,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Guadeloupe?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.