M1.6 Depth: 112.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (Dominica)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 17:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Leeward Islands (Dominica). At around 112 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

M1.6

Depth

112.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 17:59:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominica

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

15.27431, -61.10327

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112.3 km

112.3 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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