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M3.2 Depth: 33.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 75 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 06:19:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 75 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic (United States) on November 21, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 06:19:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99317, -68.02500
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 km
33.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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