M1.7 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (Dominica)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 09:22:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 09:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Leeward Islands (Dominica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

1.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 09:22:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominica

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

15.17752, -61.26977

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.7 km

1.7 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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Pelee

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