3.6

M3.6 Earthquake 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicFebruary 10, 2024

2024-02-10 19:06:26 UTC (2024-02-10) · approx. 2:06 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM3.6(md)
Time19:06 UTC2:06 PM UTC-5
Depth78.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates17.841°, -68.451°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 10, 2024 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 78.0 km and coordinates 17.8410°, -68.4510°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 3.4 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 175 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.84°, -68.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.6 md
Depth
78.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
17.8410°N
-68.4510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2024041000
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
196
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.676°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-20 19:35:17 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic?

The magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on February 10, 2024 at 19:06 UTC had a depth of 78.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2024041000). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 10, 2024). M3.6 Earthquake 61 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicFebruary 10, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2024041000/