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M3.4 Depth: 59.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 35 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 14:48:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 35 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on July 2, 2025 at 14:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
59.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 14:48:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.88967, -68.29717
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.5 km
Shallow
59.5 km
59.5 km — close to 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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