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M3.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 06:15:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 06:15:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
República Dominicana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.00870, -68.47980
Temperature
25.5°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 (63.1 km)
Regional average: 63.1 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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