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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Castañuelas, Monte Cristi (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 07:49:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Castañuelas, Monte Cristi (Dominican Republic) on September 3, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 07:49:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
Monte Cristi
City
Castañuelas
Village
Palo Verde
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.76000, -71.55000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 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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