M3.4 Earthquake 62 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic — October 21, 2025
2025-10-21 22:31:04 UTC (2025-10-21) · approx. 5:31 PM UTC-5 local
On October 21, 2025 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 62 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 80.0 km and coordinates 17.8187°, -68.5660°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.7 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 125 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-68.5660°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic?
The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 62 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on October 21, 2025 at 22:31 UTC had a depth of 80.0 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71498513). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 21, 2025). M3.4 Earthquake 62 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic — October 21, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71498513/