M3.2 earthquake — 77 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 77 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Oct 23, 2026 at 00:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 32 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 32.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.951, -67.785 |
| Time | Oct 23, 00:13 UTC |
| Location | 77 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | pr71537488 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 38 km | Oct 24, 21:07 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 86 km | Oct 27, 01:56 UTC | 39 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 138 km | Oct 24, 03:34 UTC | 2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 140 km | Oct 21, 03:47 UTC | 1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 154 km | Oct 21, 05:01 UTC | 53 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 165 km | Oct 21, 00:55 UTC | 93 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.