Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
San José de Ocoa
Country overviewDominican Republic
M4.4 Earthquake near 8 km S of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 8 km S of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on September 4, 2025 at 13:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
b947e1527d245b2cf383c4896d14e13b598c924c
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 13:28:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.47370,
-70.50550
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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