Earthquake report · M 3.9

M3.9 earthquake near La Romana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 15:19 UTC

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 13, 2026, 11:55 AM (AST) 9 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 117 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.46°, -68.89° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.9
Depth (km): 117
Local time: Oct 13, 2026, 11:55 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-13 15:55
Coordinates: 18.462, -68.891

Updates

M 3.9 - 9 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican RepublicOct 14, 2026, 15:19 UTC

Nearby cities

La Romana · 9 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 26 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 37 km
San Pedro de Macorís · 44 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 51 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 20, 2026, 09:47 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.