M3.6 earthquake — 119 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 119 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Sep 12, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 69 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 | M3.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 69.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.450, -67.734 |
| Time | Sep 12, 11:48 UTC |
| Location | 119 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026255004 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 | 49 km | Sep 12, 08:58 UTC | 86 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 63 km | Sep 7, 02:46 UTC | 103 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 65 km | Sep 8, 19:50 UTC | 70 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 110 km | Sep 7, 20:10 UTC | 27 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 145 km | Sep 5, 17:25 UTC | 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 146 km | Sep 7, 02:46 UTC | 8 km SSW of Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.