M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 36 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 14:18:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 36 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on October 12, 2025 at 14:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 14:18:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.05920, -68.70540

Temperature

29.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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.

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