Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 19.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Dominican Republic
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M3.4 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on October 12, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
31df2ca8403a76b20ad5057632ad3c61af30362a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
19.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 15:36:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.11017,
-68.99150
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.9 km
19.9 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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