M3.1 Depth: 187.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:22:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). At around 187 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
M3.1
Depth
187.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 22:22:15 UTC
Local time
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.06900, -68.96400
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187.2 km
Intermediate
187.2 km
187.2 km — deeper than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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