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M3.4 Depth: 38.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 56 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2026-01-12 02:33:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 02:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 56 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 02:33:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.07850, -68.30000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.2 km
Shallow
38.2 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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