M4.2 earthquake — 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Nov 4, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.440, -68.101 |
| Time | Nov 4, 16:59 UTC |
| Location | 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026308001 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 7 km | Nov 4, 17:09 UTC | 106 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 37 km | Nov 8, 06:30 UTC | 124 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 82 km | Nov 7, 08:38 UTC | 70 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 83 km | Nov 1, 14:33 UTC | 104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 93 km | Nov 4, 02:15 UTC | 46 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic |
| M3.0 | 109 km | Nov 4, 05:13 UTC | 40 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.