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M3.0 Depth: 100.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Higüey, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 08:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Higüey, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic) on August 21, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
100.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 08:30:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Altagracia
City
Higüey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.61100, -68.59300
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.3 km
Intermediate
100.3 km
100.3 km — deeper than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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