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M3.5 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 02:45:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 02:45:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.75960, -68.38200
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 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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