Earthquake 122 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (5.9 Mi) (2025-02-25 05:48:53 UTC)

1740462533

19.6430, -68.0740

0.00 KM

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 122 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at 2025-02-25 05:48:53 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of Mi and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 122 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 122 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (5.9 Mi) (2025-02-25 05:48:53 UTC)

Magnitudo (Mi)

5.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pt25056000

Nearest Places

Maimón Basin / 43.34 km
Maimón Escarpment / 49.21 km
Mona Seamount / 78.58 km
Navidad Bank / 88.8 km
Engaño Canyon / 89.23 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.8

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Time: 1740474016
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX
Time: 1740473747
Depth: 8.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

2 km SW of Garnet, CA
Time: 1740473302
Depth: 9.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

58 km E of Healy, Alaska
Time: 1740473241
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.0

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1740472814
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.8

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1740470134
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1740462533
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1738982053
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.2

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1733197950
Depth: 3.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1731887724
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)