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M3.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 06:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 06:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 06:09:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.24400, -68.16800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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