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M3.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 50 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 07:44:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 50 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on November 15, 2025 at 07:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Dominican Republic: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 07:44:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.34460, -68.76060
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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