M3.5 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 52 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-06-25 21:36:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 52 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on June 25, 2025 at 21:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 21:36:20 UTC
Local time
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.04700, -68.29780
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 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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