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M3.3 Depth: 102.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 54 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 00:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 54 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
102.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 00:40:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.21400, -68.05550
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.6 km
Intermediate
102.6 km
102.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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