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M3.0 Depth: 26.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 23:41:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 23:41:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
City
Dominican Republic
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.13600, -68.51000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 km
26.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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