Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- USGS
80 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic
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M3.9 Earthquake near 80 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2025 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 80 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
df035d44f95b30a9654ab0db9b41ccedddbf87b3
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 05:29:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.43050,
-68.44530
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — close to 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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