Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.4 km
- Source
- USGS
65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M3.4 Earthquake near 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c80e9f5368eb734706f8fba63448b5ac1eb2bc0a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 21:12:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.97583,
-67.94483
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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