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M3.3 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 00:46:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 00:46:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.98970, -68.98220
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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