Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Barahona · Cabral
Country overviewDominican Republic · Barahona
M3.6 Earthquake near Cabral, Barahona (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Cabral, Barahona (Dominican Republic) on October 3, 2026 at 11:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Dominican Republic: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
1d07787b078f3260dbbfb5ef1bab60409bb8b8da
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 11:08:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.18400,
-71.27300
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Maria Montez International Airport17.8 kmStraight-line distance
Dominican Republic · BRX · MDBH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04
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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
Of 162 other entries for this area and period, 55 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
458
Country (24h)
Dominican Republic
3