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M3.3 Depth: 18.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 13:59:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 13:59:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.00200, -70.81900
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — shallower than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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

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