M3.8 Depth: 87.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 13:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic) on January 7, 2026 at 13:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

87.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 13:20:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Dominican Republic

City

República Dominicana

Source

usgs

Coordinates

17.99400, -68.49780

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87 km

87 km — deeper than the regional average (63.1 km)

Regional average: 63.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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