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M4.0 Depth: 16.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:20:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on July 14, 2026 at 15:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
16.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:20:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.64210, -69.36100
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 km
16.6 km — shallower than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

16 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.
Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ North America · about 28 km away

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