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M3.4 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 78 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 15:02:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 78 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 15:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 15:02:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.26733, -68.20683

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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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