M3.4 Depth: 56.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

UTC time: 2026-04-06 13:20:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
56.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 13:20:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.51550, -68.49600
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.5 km
Shallow
56.5 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

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