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M3.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 08:14:37 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 08:14:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.72700, -68.84500
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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.

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