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M3.0 Depth: 15.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 20:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 20:23:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Santiago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.51800, -70.68500
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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

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