Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 101 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:14 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Nov 4, 2026, 12:59 PM (AST) 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.44°, -68.10° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 11
Local time: Nov 4, 2026, 12:59 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-11-04 16:59
Coordinates: 19.440, -68.101

Updates

M 4.2 - 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicNov 5, 2026, 12:14 UTC
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M 4.2 - 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicNov 4, 2026, 18:47 UTC
M 4.2 - 100 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicNov 4, 2026, 17:42 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 101 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 112 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 124 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 143 km
La Romana · 145 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 5, 2026, 12:16 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.