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M2.6 Depth: 46.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 18:52:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near República Dominicana (Dominican Republic) on February 23, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
46.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 18:52:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
República Dominicana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.90880, -68.65930
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.7 km
Shallow
46.7 km
46.7 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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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