Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- USGS
20 km E of Miches, Dominican Republic
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M3.7 Earthquake near 20 km E of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 20 km E of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on October 21, 2025 at 13:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
46bb49591f3f2d1a77de63d783906a467e8e3ab3
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 13:10:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.99350,
-68.85310
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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