Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357596 |
|---|---|
| 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 17:02:34 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 96 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 |
|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Administration area | La Altagracia |
| Nearest settlement | Punta Cana |
| Distance | 34 km |
| Course | SSE |
| 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.