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A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake’s epicentre was located about 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea, at a depth of nine kilometres, the USGS said. The tremor occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time (12:30 GMT).
Authorities briefly issued a tsunami warning following the initial shock, which was later lifted after no significant sea-level changes were detected.
Several aftershocks have since been recorded in the region.
According to AFP correspondents, residents in Guadeloupe and the neighbouring island of Martinique reported feeling strong tremors, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The Caribbean region sits on multiple tectonic plate boundaries and is known for its high seismic activity.
The area has a history of destructive earthquakes, including the 2010 magnitude-7.0 quake in Haiti, which killed more than 200,000 people and caused widespread devastation.
Authorities in Guadeloupe have urged residents to remain alert as monitoring continues for potential aftershocks.
