Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 39 km from Santa Cruz de El Seibo, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 16:25 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 11:36 AM (AST) 15 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic at a depth of 20 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.11°, -68.99° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 20
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 11:36 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 15:36
Coordinates: 19.110, -68.992

Updates

M 3.4 - 15 km NNE of Miches, Dominican RepublicOct 12, 2026, 16:25 UTC

Nearby cities

Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 39 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 47 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 63 km
Quisqueya · 76 km
La Romana · 76 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 18, 2026, 21:12 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.