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M3.2 Depth: 26.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Cabarete, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 18:36:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Cabarete, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) on July 29, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 18:36:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Puerto Plata
City
Cabarete
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.78800, -70.40200
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 km
26.8 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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