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M3.1 Depth: 26.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Jima Abajo, La Vega (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 07:35:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Jima Abajo, La Vega (Dominican Republic) on August 24, 2026 at 07:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 07:35:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Vega
City
Jima Abajo
Village
Jima Arriba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.11500, -70.35700
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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