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M3.4 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 48 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 00:46:10 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 00:46:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.98967, -68.98217
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 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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