M3.6 earthquake — 46 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 46 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic on Nov 4, 2026 at 02:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 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 | M3.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.461, -68.987 |
| Time | Nov 4, 02:15 UTC |
| Location | 46 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr2026308000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 93 km | Nov 4, 16:59 UTC | 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.5 | 96 km | Nov 4, 17:09 UTC | 106 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.7 | 129 km | Nov 8, 06:30 UTC | 124 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 169 km | Nov 7, 08:38 UTC | 70 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 175 km | Nov 1, 14:33 UTC | 104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 190 km | Nov 4, 05:13 UTC | 40 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.