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M3.6 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 54 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 09:32:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 54 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 09:32:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.19500, -68.08310
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
99 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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