Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Dominican Republic
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M2.7 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2026 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a7cd8a816a820fae28a04ee288ab8d50f17a8f4e
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 21:15:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.50330,
-68.83480
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 172 Catalogue entries
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