M3.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 43 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 14:18:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 14:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 43 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 41 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 14:18:51 UTC
Local time
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.23680, -68.73330
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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