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M3.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Las Terrenas, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 11:43:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Las Terrenas, Samaná (Dominican Republic) on July 31, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 11:43:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Samaná
City
Las Terrenas
Village
El Portillo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.29800, -69.50500
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (62.5 km)
Regional average: 62.5 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

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