M4.5 earthquake — 5 km NNW of Sánchez, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 5 km NNW 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 | 19.274, -69.627 |
| Time | Aug 3, 05:01 UTC |
| Location | 5 km NNW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 139 km | Jul 28, 06:46 UTC | 22 km SSE of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.3 | 201 km | Jul 28, 03:02 UTC | 50 km ESE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 222 km | Aug 3, 00:29 UTC | 62 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 252 km | Jul 28, 23:50 UTC | 39 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 255 km | Jul 29, 02:09 UTC | 38 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 260 km | Jul 30, 12:00 UTC | 27 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.