Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
San José de Ocoa
Country overviewDominican Republic
M3.2 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2025 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 30 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.
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Details
ID
258ad66184c0f3427d0e8e8cf793a19facb33f26
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 19:50:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.59600,
-70.51700
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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