Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- USGS
59 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M3.3 Earthquake near 59 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 59 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on August 7, 2025 at 02:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
1eec1a72e765a496210cb51234fc8c6683574a80
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 02:43:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.47550,
-67.84850
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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