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M3.8 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 112 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2025-02-25 06:11:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2025 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 112 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 06:11:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.55910, -68.11630

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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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