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M3.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 15 km N of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 19:48:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 15 km N of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 24 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
M3.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 19:48:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
La Altagracia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.79130, -68.69010
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (60.1 km)
Regional average: 60.1 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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