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M3.9 Depth: 127.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 16:29:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic). At around 127 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 EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127 km
Intermediate
127 km
127 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.

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