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M3.1 Depth: 69.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yerba Buena, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 11:14:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Yerba Buena, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 69 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.1 km
Shallow
69.1 km
69.1 km — close to the regional average (61.4 km)
Regional average: 61.4 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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