M3.9 Depth: 157.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 17 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 05:19:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 17 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

157.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 05:19:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.33700, -68.83800

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

157 km

157 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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