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M3.0 Depth: 28.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 23:22:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on August 13, 2026 at 23:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
28.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 23:22:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.99600, -71.15900
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.8 km
Shallow
28.8 km
28.8 km — shallower than the regional average (61.4 km)
Regional average: 61.4 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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