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M3.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 59 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-08-07 02:43:46 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
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

  • Saba
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands

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