Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hato Mayor · Sabana de la Mar
Country overviewDominican Republic · Hato Mayor
M3.2 Earthquake near Sabana de la Mar, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sabana de la Mar, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic) on August 19, 2026 at 00:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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.
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Details
ID
3256e92c81acbf45c8a1b1339f328d99395ec035
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 00:17:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.07500,
-69.60100
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
- Samaná El Catey International Airport25.9 kmStraight-line distance
Dominican Republic · AZS · MDCY
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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