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M3.7 Depth: 79.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 36 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:17:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 36 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. At around 79 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 16:17:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.29330, -68.24580
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 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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