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M3.4 Depth: 62.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 9 km SSW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 10:49:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 9 km SSW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 62 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 USGS. Dominican Republic: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
62.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 10:49:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
La Altagracia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.50150, -68.43017
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.2 km
Shallow
62.2 km
62.2 km — close to 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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