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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 39 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 16:43:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 39 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 16:43:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.03030, -68.69800
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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