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M3.4 Depth: 78.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 61 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 05:16:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 61 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States) on September 2, 2025 at 05:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
78.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 05:16:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.30017, -67.89883
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.5 km
Intermediate
78.5 km
78.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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