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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.

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 (62.9 km)
Regional average: 62.9 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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