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M3.4 Depth: 98.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 55 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 04:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 55 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States) on May 15, 2025 at 04:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
98.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 04:19:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.21300, -68.04450
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.5 km
Intermediate
98.5 km
98.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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