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M3.2 Depth: 21.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 04:27:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 04:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 km
Why depth matters

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

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