Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1357208 |
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Event time | 2025-04-29 03:21:20 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-29 07:21:20 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-29 03:32:23 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.6 |
Depth | 10 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 4 |
Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
Data status | REVIEWED |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Caribbean Sea |
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Country | Dominican Republic |
Administration area | Samaná |
Nearest settlement | Samana |
Distance | 20 km |
Course | ENE |
Surface type | underground quake |