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M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 23:06:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 23:06:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.14290, -68.73750
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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