M4.0 earthquake — 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic on Aug 26, 2026 at 09:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 128 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 128.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.421, -68.787 |
| Time | Aug 26, 09:42 UTC |
| Location | 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026238000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 54 km | Aug 22, 08:59 UTC | 42 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M4.1 | 79 km | Aug 25, 03:25 UTC | 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 86 km | Aug 27, 01:41 UTC | 31 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 127 km | Aug 22, 05:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.3 | 133 km | Aug 23, 01:33 UTC | 82 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 134 km | Aug 24, 01:43 UTC | 91 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.