M3.4 earthquake — 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Oct 18, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 21 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 | M3.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.170, -68.242 |
| Time | Oct 18, 18:28 UTC |
| Location | 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr71537168 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 27 km | Oct 13, 11:41 UTC | 54 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 38 km | Oct 15, 21:12 UTC | 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M2.7 | 72 km | Oct 18, 21:15 UTC | 61 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 79 km | Oct 12, 15:36 UTC | 15 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M3.1 | 87 km | Oct 14, 20:10 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.9 | 104 km | Oct 13, 15:55 UTC | 9 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.