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M3.9 Depth: 116.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 12 km WSW of Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 03:21:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 12 km WSW of Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. 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
M3.9
Depth
116.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 03:21:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
La Altagracia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.57950, -68.82450
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116 km
Intermediate
116 km
116 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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