M3.8 Depth: 124.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 4 km ENE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 09:17:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km ENE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

124.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 09:17:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

City

La Romana

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.59600, -68.94050

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

124 km

124 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)

Regional average: 63.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Country (24h)

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