city 1985

Punta Cana earthquakes in 1985

Earthquake archive for Punta Cana in 1985: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
100.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
21 Jul 1985

Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

Depth
35.3 km
UTC
13:10:35
Coordinates
19.045, -67.973
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1985, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Punta Cana. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.7, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 35.3 to 138.5 km, averaging 100.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 10, 1985 to Sunday, December 29, 1985 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.7 35.3 km
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
21 Jul 1985 13:10:35 UTC
5.1 132.6 km
La Romana, Dominican Republic
29 Dec 1985 03:22:12 UTC
4.8 95.4 km
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
12 Aug 1985 17:12:36 UTC
4.8 138.5 km
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
10 Apr 1985 05:10:56 UTC