Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 63.0 km
- Source
- USGS
19 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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M3.6 Earthquake near 19 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2025 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 19 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
1ab2a757e74b0107fa213aa3b67d1a0e0cc3c61b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 04:17:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.75710,
-68.37800
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
63 km
63 km — close to 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Punta Cana International Airport21.2 kmStraight-line distance
Dominican Republic · PUJ · MDPC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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