M3.6 Depth: 90.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 38 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 00:08:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 00:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 38 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 00:08:30 UTC
Local time
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.92560, -68.32530
Temperature
29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Historic earthquake map · Dominican Republic

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Dominican Republic

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
600
Country (24h)
Dominican Republic
0
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share