M4.8 earthquake — 11 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic

An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 11 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic on Sep 27, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 107 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 107.4 km |
| Coordinates | 18.607, -69.086 |
| Time | Sep 27, 21:49 UTC |
| Location | 11 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty0q |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 36 km | Sep 22, 02:49 UTC | 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| M4.2 | 65 km | Sep 27, 10:07 UTC | 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 103 km | Sep 24, 00:07 UTC | 47 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 124 km | Sep 23, 12:37 UTC | 65 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.0 | 125 km | Sep 24, 17:57 UTC | 56 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.6 | 126 km | Sep 21, 02:48 UTC | 95 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.