M4.0 earthquake — 3 km SW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 3 km SW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Oct 4, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 141 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 | 141.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.557, -68.431 |
| Time | Oct 4, 08:59 UTC |
| Location | 3 km SW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026277001 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 34 km | Sep 28, 10:54 UTC | 5 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 42 km | Sep 28, 07:35 UTC | 23 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 51 km | Sep 29, 01:46 UTC | 7 km E of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 52 km | Sep 28, 01:05 UTC | 19 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| M4.8 | 60 km | Sep 27, 21:49 UTC | 2 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| M3.3 | 70 km | Oct 2, 13:29 UTC | 65 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.