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M3.1 Depth: 17.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Samana, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Samana, Samaná (Dominican Republic) on July 24, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 18:47:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Samaná
City
Samana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.32500, -69.45600
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 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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