M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 69 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 07:55:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 69 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on February 25, 2025 at 07:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 07:55:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.18580, -68.23430

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
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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