2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 23 km E of Miches, Dominican Republic — October 15, 2025

2025-10-15 22:52:05 UTC (2025-10-15) · approx. 5:52 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:52 UTC≈ 5:52 PM UTC-5
Depth118.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.969°, -68.829°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.97°, -68.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
118.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.9693°N
-68.8290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rhe5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
177.0°
Min Station Distance
0.620°
RMS Residual
0.97 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-09 15:38:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rhe5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 15, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 23 km E of Miches, Dominican Republic — October 15, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rhe5/