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M3.9 Earthquake 46 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican RepublicJune 25, 2025

2025-06-25 20:03:37 UTC (2025-06-25) · approx. 3:03 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM3.9(md)
Time20:03 UTC3:03 PM UTC-5
Depth69.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.008°, -68.432°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 25, 2025 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 69.0 km and coordinates 19.0076°, -68.4321°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.01°, -68.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.9 md
Depth
69.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0076°N
-68.4321°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2025176006
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
234
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.496°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-04 20:39:59 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Otra Banda, Dominican Republic?

The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 46 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic on June 25, 2025 at 20:03 UTC had a depth of 69.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2025176006). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 25, 2025). M3.9 Earthquake 46 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican RepublicJune 25, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2025176006/