Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 34.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Dominican Republic
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M3.2 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On September 4, 2026 at 00:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 35 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.
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Details
ID
7426102a06bb728d6c27739fc8b5a4b2e78a7717
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
34.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 00:31:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.99200,
-68.62500
Temperature
29.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34.6 km
34.6 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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