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M3.9 Depth: 122.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near La Romana (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 03:18:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near La Romana (Dominican Republic) on April 20, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 03:18:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Romana
City
La Romana
Village
Altos de Chavón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.44380, -68.88550
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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