Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 111.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Altagracia · Benerito
Country overviewDominican Republic · La Altagracia
M3.7 Earthquake near Benerito, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Benerito, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic) on February 4, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
03a0c5b5b5fcccc053d409c5a9875d71d1070079
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 15:36:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.42730,
-68.79060
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — deeper than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Casa De Campo International Airport13.0 kmStraight-line distance
Dominican Republic · LRM · MDLR - Punta Cana International Airport47.5 kmStraight-line distanceDominican Republic · PUJ · MDPC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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