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M3.4 Depth: 20.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Santiago Oeste, Santiago (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 09:43:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Santiago Oeste, Santiago (Dominican Republic) on August 4, 2026 at 09:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 09:43:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Santiago
City
Santiago Oeste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.57100, -70.66800
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 km — shallower than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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