M3.2 Depth: 66.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 37 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 17:14:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 37 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on December 7, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
66.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 17:14:54 UTC
Local time
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.04483, -68.52917
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.5 km
Shallow
66.5 km
66.5 km — close to 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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