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M4.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 03:21:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on April 29, 2025 at 03:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 03:21:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usp
Coordinates
19.19020, -69.10334

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 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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