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M3.0 Depth: 18.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 12:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on July 26, 2026 at 12:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 12:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.79700, -70.55300
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — shallower than the regional average (62.5 km)
Regional average: 62.5 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

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