M3.1 Depth: 3.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 20:30:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 20:30:03 UTC
Local time
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.51900, -69.23600
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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