M3.6 Earthquake 50 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — August 23, 2025
2025-08-23 19:45:28 UTC (2025-08-23) · approx. 2:45 PM UTC-5 local
On August 23, 2025 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 50 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 70.0 km and coordinates 18.9825°, -68.1673°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 4.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 196 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-68.1673°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?
The magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 50 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on August 23, 2025 at 19:45 UTC had a depth of 70.0 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 3.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2025235001). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 23, 2025). M3.6 Earthquake 50 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — August 23, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2025235001/