M4.1 earthquake — 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Aug 25, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 90 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.839, -68.184 |
| Time | Aug 25, 03:25 UTC |
| Location | 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026237000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 49 km | Aug 22, 05:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.3 | 55 km | Aug 23, 01:33 UTC | 82 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 56 km | Aug 24, 01:43 UTC | 91 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 65 km | Aug 22, 06:22 UTC | 62 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 69 km | Aug 24, 17:16 UTC | 56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M4.0 | 79 km | Aug 26, 09:42 UTC | 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.