M3.4 Depth: 21.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 75 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 12:28:45 UTC Local time:

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

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 12:28:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.24333, -68.24300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
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

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