Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Dominican Republic
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M3.7 Earthquake near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic). With a focal depth of about 41 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
f3e231ce46719bc6087b01375e89df5b5214fa02
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 15:03:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Dominican Republic
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.34810,
-68.97830
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (64.1 km)
Regional average: 64.1 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
Dominican Republic
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 164 Catalogue entries
Of 163 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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451
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Dominican Republic
4
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