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M4.2 Depth: 62.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION

UTC time: 2025-08-08 00:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 00:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 00:32:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.31510, -68.01560
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 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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