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M3.8 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 59 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2026-07-01 16:04:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 59 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 16:04:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.84780, -68.53880
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 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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