Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 23 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Sep 23, 2026, 04:38 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Aug 31, 2026, 11:03 PM (AST) 22 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 94 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.44°, -68.25° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 94
Local time: Aug 31, 2026, 11:03 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 03:03
Coordinates: 18.445, -68.248

Updates

M 3.4 - 22 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicSep 23, 2026, 04:38 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 23 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 52 km
La Romana · 76 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 91 km
San Pedro de Macorís · 112 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.