M3.7 earthquake — 124 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred 124 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Nov 8, 2026 at 06:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M3.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.527, -67.760 |
| Time | Nov 8, 06:30 UTC |
| Location | 124 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026312000 |
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 | 33 km | Nov 4, 17:09 UTC | 106 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M4.2 | 37 km | Nov 4, 16:59 UTC | 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.5 | 48 km | Nov 1, 14:33 UTC | 104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 64 km | Nov 7, 08:38 UTC | 70 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 90 km | Nov 4, 23:55 UTC | 106 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 94 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.