Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Dominica
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M3.6 Earthquake near Dominica (Dominica)
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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
ID
5ce85127ccb827bcc013413f029dd6b94029be2d
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 05:48:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Dominica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.30300,
-61.16100
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Canefield Airport25.1 kmStraight-line distance
Dominica · DCF · TDCF - Douglas-Charles Airport31.0 kmStraight-line distanceDominica · DOM · TDPD
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Dominica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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