Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 21.9 km
- Source
- USGS
75 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M3.4 Earthquake near 75 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 75 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 12:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
d58fa7ddd72f37e5e199f0b5c521df074fd2e9b7
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 12:28:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.24333,
-68.24300
Depth profile
Shallow
21.9 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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