M5.8

M 5.9 - 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Moderate Earthquake · February 25, 2025 · 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Key Insights

•This M5.8 moderate earthquake ranks #217 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M5.8, this is 0.1 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.
•The 46.0 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).
•A USGS significance score of 747 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.
•The PAGER alert level was set to "green" indicating minimal expected impact.

Depth

46.0 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

393

Significance

747

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M5.8(ml)
Classification	Moderate Earthquake
Location	102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Date & Time	February 25, 2025 14:48:55
Coordinates	19.4565N, 68.0846W
Depth	46.0 km (Intermediate)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	393 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	5.6
MMI (Modified Mercalli)	3.9
PAGER Alert Level	green
Significance Score	747 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M5.8, this is classified as a Moderate earthquake. Earthquakes of this size can cause moderate damage to vulnerable structures and are widely felt.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr2025056002

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earthquake?

The 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earthquake had a magnitude of 5.85 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 19.4565N, 68.0846W, at a depth of 46.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant 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?

393 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 5.6, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 3.9.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on February 25, 2025 at 14:48:55. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 747 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.

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Key Insights

•This M5.8 moderate earthquake ranks #217 out of 470 events in the database.

•At M5.8, this is 0.1 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.

•The 46.0 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).

•A USGS significance score of 747 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

•The PAGER alert level was set to "green" indicating minimal expected impact.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude

M5.8(ml)

Classification

Moderate Earthquake

Location

102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Date & Time

February 25, 2025 14:48:55

Coordinates

19.4565N, 68.0846W

Depth

46.0 km (Intermediate)

Tsunami

Felt Reports

393 reports submitted to USGS

CDI (Community Intensity)

5.6

MMI (Modified Mercalli)

3.9

PAGER Alert Level

green

Significance Score

747 / 3,000

Status

reviewed