Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 134.0 km
- Source
- USGS
República Dominicana
Country overviewDominican Republic
M3.6 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). At around 134 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c16090993c913c0de6b66f7ac7f9c7a17029b6ac
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
134.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 19:32:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
República Dominicana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.08680,
-68.57360
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
134 km
134 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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