Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 57 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 19:19 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM (AST) 56 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.05°, -68.20° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 18:28
Coordinates: 19.054, -68.199

Updates

M 2.6 - 56 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicOct 18, 2026, 19:19 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 57 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 73 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 94 km
La Romana · 107 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 116 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 18, 2026, 19:20 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.