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M3.4 Depth: 85.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Higüey, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 15:57:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Higüey, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic) on July 1, 2026 at 15:57 UTC. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
85.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 15:57:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Altagracia
City
Higüey
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.68067, -68.65683
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 km
85.3 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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