Earthquake report · M 3.3

M3.3 earthquake 65 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 16:47 UTC

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 11:57 AM (AST) 56 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic at a depth of 60 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.02°, -68.23° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.3
Depth (km): 60
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 11:57 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 15:57
Coordinates: 18.019, -68.234

Updates

M 3.3 - 56 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicOct 9, 2026, 16:47 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 65 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 83 km
La Romana · 89 km
Mayagüez · 117 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 119 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 11:22 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.