M3.1 earthquake — 66 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 66 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Oct 2, 2026 at 12:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.9 km |
| Coordinates | 19.000, -67.947 |
| Time | Oct 2, 12:06 UTC |
| Location | 66 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr71535328 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 6 km | Oct 2, 13:29 UTC | 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.0 | 16 km | Oct 2, 12:07 UTC | 68 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M4.0 | 71 km | Oct 4, 08:59 UTC | 3 km SW of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.9 | 85 km | Oct 3, 10:35 UTC | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 85 km | Oct 3, 13:33 UTC | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M3.8 | 104 km | Sep 28, 10:54 UTC | 5 km WSW 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.