M3.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 115 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 11:51:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 115 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 11:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 11:51:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.59380, -68.12630

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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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