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M3.2 Depth: 52.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 72 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 07:53:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 07:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 72 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States). With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
52.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 07:53:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.04733, -68.01233
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.1 km
Shallow
52.1 km
52.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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