Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- USGS
115 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M3.7 Earthquake near 115 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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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
ID
c6e0f3ab2de4e0f07474109ab05a9d5cdcdae164
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 11:51:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.59380,
-68.12630
Depth profile
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
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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