Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- USGS
39 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
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M3.5 Earthquake near 39 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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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.
Details
ID
12aa7abc5bb13d696a8acc45ba08b75fc670854a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 16:43:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.03030,
-68.69800
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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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