Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 68 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 19:41 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM (AST) 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 21 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.17°, -68.24° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 21
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 18:28
Coordinates: 19.170, -68.242

Updates

M 3.4 - 67 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicOct 18, 2026, 19:41 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 68 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 79 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 95 km
La Romana · 113 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 116 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 23, 2026, 18:07 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.