M3.3 earthquake — 42 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred 42 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on Aug 22, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | M3.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 66.4 km |
| Coordinates | 18.004, -68.532 |
| Time | Aug 22, 08:59 UTC |
| Location | 42 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr71529348 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 54 km | Aug 26, 09:42 UTC | 11 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| M4.1 | 100 km | Aug 25, 03:25 UTC | 36 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M2.5 | 127 km | Aug 24, 04:52 UTC | 13 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 136 km | Aug 27, 01:41 UTC | 31 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M2.9 | 137 km | Aug 24, 17:16 UTC | 56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 138 km | Aug 22, 06:22 UTC | 62 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.