Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- USGS
77 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic
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M3.8 Earthquake near 77 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 77 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on August 20, 2025 at 08:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.
Details
ID
bcf11c0af8b9248e3ce408e00dcdf14586fdb1c1
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 08:14:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.72710,
-68.84530
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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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