M3.6 Depth: 85.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 25 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 20:29:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 25 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on January 2, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 20:29:37 UTC
Local time
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.66350, -68.18000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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