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M3.8 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

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

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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.

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Details

ID
be1ae25e15d3ee675e31002bac457e679c149771
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries

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