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M4.0 Depth: 128.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Bayahibe, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 09:42:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 09:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Bayahibe, La Altagracia (Dominican Republic). At around 128 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Dominican Republic: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
128.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 09:42:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Dominican Republic
State
La Altagracia
City
Bayahibe
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.42060, -68.78660
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — deeper than the regional average (60.2 km)
Regional average: 60.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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