2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 40 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic — August 9, 2025

2025-08-09 19:12:26 UTC (2025-08-09) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:12 UTC≈ 2:12 PM UTC-5
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.247°, -68.775°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.25°, -68.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2465°N
-68.7752°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qzid
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
192.0°
Min Station Distance
0.392°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qzid). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 9, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 40 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic — August 9, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qzid/