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M3.5 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 11 km E of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 06:45:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 11 km E of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on December 2, 2025 at 06:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 06:45:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
La Altagracia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.59180, -68.29880
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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