M4.0 earthquake — 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic on Sep 22, 2026 at 02:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 174 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 | 174.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.301, -68.976 |
| Time | Sep 22, 02:49 UTC |
| Location | 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026265000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 36 km | Sep 27, 21:49 UTC | 11 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 76 km | Sep 24, 00:07 UTC | 47 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M4.2 | 85 km | Sep 27, 10:07 UTC | 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.6 | 90 km | Sep 21, 02:48 UTC | 95 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 102 km | Sep 23, 12:37 UTC | 65 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.0 | 124 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.