M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Batey Regajo, San Pedro de Macorís (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 08:48:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Batey Regajo, San Pedro de Macorís (Dominican Republic) on September 4, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Dominican Republic: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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