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M3.4 Depth: 7.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 92 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 09:51:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 92 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 09:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M3.4
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 09:51:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.39833, -68.22633

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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