Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- USGS
62 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic
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M3.5 Earthquake near 62 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 62 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on June 12, 2025 at 01:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
40af5ee8a1cb748de6131456eb7e6a5a51f826d0
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 01:47:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.14810,
-68.38650
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 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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