Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- USGS
35 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
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M3.7 Earthquake near 35 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 35 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 36 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
cbfc08c43825209583eee58a51bb170b6845038a
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 16:36:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.07780,
-68.48680
Temperature
25.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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