M4.5 earthquake — 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Nov 8, 2026 at 06:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | 30.4 km |
| Coordinates | 19.205, -67.852 |
| Time | Nov 8, 06:30 UTC |
| Location | 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| USGS event ID | us7000twwc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 37 km | Nov 4, 16:59 UTC | 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.5 | 40 km | Nov 4, 17:09 UTC | 106 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M3.2 | 47 km | Nov 7, 08:38 UTC | 70 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 61 km | Nov 1, 14:33 UTC | 104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 72 km | Nov 4, 05:13 UTC | 40 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 80 km | Nov 4, 05:12 UTC | 32 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.