Earthquake 31 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (5.1 Mi) (2025-04-29 16:11:24 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 31 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at 2025-04-29 16:11:24 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 31 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (Mi)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_pt25119053
Nearest Places
- Engaño Bank / 18.05 km
- Punta Borrachón / 24.13 km
- Punta de Águilas / 24.34 km
- The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club / 24.35 km
- Hotel The Westin Puntacana Resort and Club / 24.35 km
Comment
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Depth: 39.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 39.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 141.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 141.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 143.57 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 97.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 97.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
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Time:
Depth: 110.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 110.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.6
89 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.6
PUERTO RICO REGION
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
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Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)