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M4.0 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 27 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 13:35:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 27 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 37 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 13:35:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.21510, -68.95080
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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