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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cabarete, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 18:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Cabarete, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 24 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 18:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Puerto Plata
City
Cabarete
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.81400, -70.41400
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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