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M4.0 Earthquake 3 km SE of La Romana, Dominican RepublicJune 30, 2025

2025-06-30 23:21:19 UTC (2025-06-30) · approx. 6:21 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM4.0(md)
Time23:21 UTC6:21 PM UTC-5
Depth110.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.407°, -68.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 30, 2025 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 3 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 110.0 km and coordinates 18.4068°, -68.9528°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 17 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 369 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.41°, -68.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 md
Depth
110.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.4068°N
-68.9528°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2025181005
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
251
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.581°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-04 20:40:03 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near La Romana, Dominican Republic?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 3 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic on June 30, 2025 at 23:21 UTC had a depth of 110.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2025181005). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 30, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 3 km SE of La Romana, Dominican RepublicJune 30, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2025181005/