M4.9 Depth: 95.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Mona Passage (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 16:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Mona Passage (Dominican Republic) on April 29, 2025 at 16:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-29 16:11:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

Source

gfz

Coordinates

18.40000, -68.25000

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 km — deeper than the regional average (62.9 km)

Regional average: 62.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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