Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
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M3.5 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic)
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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
ID
49575da86f942c753afd937f931b9a3e21711496
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 02:45:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.75960,
-68.38200
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Punta Cana International Airport21.5 kmStraight-line distance
Dominican Republic · PUJ · MDPC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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