M4.5 earthquake — 3 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 3 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic on Aug 3, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.194, -69.613 |
| Time | Aug 3, 05:01 UTC |
| Location | 3 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | us6000thqe |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 81 km | Aug 27, 01:41 UTC | 31 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M4.0 | 122 km | Aug 26, 09:42 UTC | 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M4.1 | 155 km | Aug 25, 03:25 UTC | 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.3 | 175 km | Aug 22, 08:59 UTC | 42 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 194 km | Aug 22, 05:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 198 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.