M4.8 earthquake — 8 km WSW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 8 km WSW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic on Sep 27, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 111 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 111.2 km |
| Coordinates | 18.548, -69.050 |
| Time | Sep 27, 21:49 UTC |
| Location | 8 km WSW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty0q |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 109 km | Oct 18, 21:15 UTC | 61 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 110 km | Oct 18, 18:28 UTC | 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.4 | 126 km | Oct 15, 21:12 UTC | 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.1 | 168 km | Oct 14, 20:10 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 178 km | Oct 19, 04:57 UTC | 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 195 km | Oct 14, 08:10 UTC | 11 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.