Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- USGS
48 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic
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M3.4 Earthquake near 48 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 48 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on October 17, 2025 at 00:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
aa843e59c942143e3e7322e206aa36266f997ec6
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 00:46:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.98967,
-68.98217
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 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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