How strong was the 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic earthquake?
The 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 ml, classified as a "Moderate" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings and are felt widely.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 18.1665N, 68.3226W, at a depth of 168.0 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?
484 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 5.0, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on August 5, 2025 at 18:23:51. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 742 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event.