Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- ISC
North Atlantic Ocean
Country overviewDominican Republic
M3.8 Earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Atlantic Ocean (Dominican Republic) on August 20, 2025 at 08:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
08aa18748ba7c55a76878394aa8eac80845237c7
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 08:14:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.72700,
-68.84500
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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