M3.2 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sabana de la Mar, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 00:17:34 UTC Local time:

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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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