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M3.1 Depth: 22.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 22:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic) on September 24, 2025 at 22:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 22:49:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
San José de Ocoa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.46100, -70.46500
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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