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M3.2 Depth: 30.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Punta Cana, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 04:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Punta Cana, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 04:56:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Altagracia
City
Punta Cana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.54120, -68.35820
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 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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