M3.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 07:44:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 07:44:13 UTC
Local time
City
República Dominicana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.17720, -68.74070
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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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