M3.9 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 30 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 04:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 30 km N of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on July 10, 2025 at 04:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-10 04:38:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.85460, -68.35910

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 km — close to 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.

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