Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- USGS
43 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic
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M3.7 Earthquake near 43 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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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
ID
91586cdc9cea21c5998759b38904b1739a321796
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 14:18:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.23680,
-68.73330
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 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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