Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- USGS
78 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M3.4 Earthquake near 78 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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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
ID
c19bb5504d6a33eafa9ff3b025aa622be7445ddb
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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