Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- USGS
63 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M2.7 Earthquake near 63 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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About this earthquake
On June 24, 2025 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 63 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
7d4161cd96d28d949721d448a42d510127d556c8
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-24 03:15:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.06180,
-68.07370
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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