Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
República Dominicana
Country overviewDominican Republic
M3.7 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
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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
ID
d61ea12002b41ce933db97ded03911faa86004a9
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 06:15:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
República Dominicana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.00870,
-68.47980
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 163 Catalogue entries
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