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M3.1 Depth: 30.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 11:48:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic) on September 20, 2025 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 11:48:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.03000, -70.47100
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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