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M3.2 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-22 00:57:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Dominican Republic) on July 22, 2025 at 00:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Dominican Republic: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-22 00:57:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Puerto Plata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.73100, -70.99800
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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