Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
República Dominicana
Country overviewDominican Republic
M3.6 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b3fbdaa2cb421fa5679a92ac5212fffd57aaa773
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 10:03:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
República Dominicana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.17000,
-71.86000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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 ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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