Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
El Seibo
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M4.0 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic) on July 12, 2025 at 13:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6c8368f7e548d100448dc8a690040a4075871d48
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 13:46:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.90000,
-69.29000
Temperature
29.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
Felt reports
3felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 13, 2025, 9:42 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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