Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
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M3.2 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 29 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
ID
86437ea8f42211b548fcb2f7f373df0902641b9c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 00:28:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.06400,
-70.06900
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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