Archive · 24 Jun 2025
5.7 Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Dominican Republic, Minor Damage
A strong earthquake, measuring 5.7 on the magnitude scale, happened near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
It caused a bit of damage, but nothing too serious.
The earthquake was located in the ocean, about 77 kilometers away from Punta Cana.
It was fairly deep, about 68 kilometers below the surface.
Some places in Puerto Rico briefly lost power after the shaking.
Because this area is prone to earthquakes, people in the region are used to experiencing seismic activity.
Since the main quake, there have been several smaller aftershocks.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of the Dominican Republic.
The quake caused minor damage in both the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
The earthquake occurred approximately 77 kilometers north-northeast of Punta Cana.
The quake's depth was about 68 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.
Aftershocks have followed the initial earthquake.
- Who
- The US Geological Survey.
- What
- A 5.7 magnitude earthquake.
- When
- Late Monday.
- Where
- Northeast of the Dominican Republic.
- Why
- The area is a high seismic activity zone.
- Magnitude
- 5.7
- Location
- Northeast of Dominican Republic
- Depth
- 68 kilometers
- Distance from Punta Cana
- 77 kilometers
- Damage
- Minor