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M2.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 03:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) on August 18, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 03:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.21410, -68.65940
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (60.9 km)
Regional average: 60.9 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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