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M3.1 Depth: 118.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Baní, Peravia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 19:02:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Baní, Peravia (Dominican Republic). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
118.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 19:02:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Peravia
City
Baní
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.15500, -70.59200
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118 km
Intermediate
118 km
118 km — deeper than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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