M1.7 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake in Dominica

UTC time: 2025-12-27 15:56:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (15.706, -61.523) (Dominica) on December 27, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 15:56:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominica

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

15.70579, -61.52338

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (46.9 km)

Regional average: 46.9 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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Diables, Morne aux

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Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 43 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Watt, Morne

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Plat Pays, Morne

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

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