02 Dec 2023 | 10:05 AM UTC
Guadeloupe: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in Caribbean Sea Dec. 2
Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in Caribbean Sea, northeast of Guadeloupe, at 08:48 Dec. 2. No reports of damage or casualties.
A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred northeast of Guadeloupe at around 08:48 on Dec. 2. The epicenter was about 43 km (27 miles) northeast of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 41 km (26 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was felt throughout Guadeloupe. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It is the fourth earthquake that occurred near Guadeloupe on the morning of Dec. 2. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
