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M3.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Dominica (Dominica)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 05:48:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Dominica (Dominica). With a focal depth of about 1 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
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 05:48:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominica
City
Dominica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.30300, -61.16100
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.9 km)
Regional average: 46.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 20 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 45 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica
  • Pelee
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France

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