Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1357578 |
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Event time | 2025-04-29 16:11:25 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-29 20:11:25 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-29 16:38:13 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.7 |
Depth | 110.437 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Medium deep |
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 | La Altagracia |
Nearest settlement | Punta Cana |
Distance | 31 km |
Course | SE |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | Caribbean Sea |
Water surface name | Caribbean Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.