M4.2 earthquake — 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic on Sep 27, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 98.1 km |
| Coordinates | 18.647, -69.699 |
| Time | Sep 27, 10:07 UTC |
| Location | 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | us6000txya |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 65 km | Sep 27, 21:49 UTC | 11 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| M4.0 | 85 km | Sep 22, 02:49 UTC | 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.6 | 161 km | Sep 21, 02:48 UTC | 95 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 162 km | Sep 24, 00:07 UTC | 47 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 186 km | Sep 23, 12:37 UTC | 65 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.0 | 189 km | Sep 24, 17:57 UTC | 56 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.