M2.6 Depth: 134.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (Dominica)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 18:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands (Dominica) on November 5, 2025 at 18:11 UTC. At around 134 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

134.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-05 18:11:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominica

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

15.18853, -61.12955

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

134.3 km

134.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46.9 km)

Regional average: 46.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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