Earthquake report · M 3.6

M3.6 earthquake near La Romana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 11, 2026, 10:59 PM (AST) 8 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 · 18.47°, -68.90° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth (km): 117
Local time: Oct 11, 2026, 10:59 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 02:59
Coordinates: 18.468, -68.905

Updates

M 3.6 - 8 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican RepublicOct 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC

Nearby cities

La Romana · 8 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 26 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 36 km
San Pedro de Macorís · 43 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 50 km

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