M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 13:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic) on November 24, 2025 at 13:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 13:45:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

City

Independencia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.59000, -71.91000

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (63.1 km)

Regional average: 63.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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