Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 21 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 21 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic at May 9, 2025, 10:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 22 km (14 mi) NNE of Puerto Plata. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 9, 2025, 10:18 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.976, -70.610 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 1 km E of Arroyo Salado, Dominican Republic | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km ENE of Villa Isabela, Dominican Republic | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 3.8 | 6 km W of Pedro García, Dominican Republic | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.0 | 1 km N of Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 32 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.