How strong was the 34 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earthquake?
The 34 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earthquake had a magnitude of 4.55 md, classified as a "Light" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant structural damage.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 18.2983N, 68.2800W, at a depth of 96.0 km. Deep earthquakes are generally felt over a wider area but cause less intense shaking at the surface.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.
How many people felt this earthquake?
42 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 4.3, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on April 30, 2025 at 01:11:25. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 337 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a relatively routine seismic event.