Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 90 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Nov 8, 2026, 07:17 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Nov 8, 2026, 2:30 AM (AST) 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 30 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.20°, -67.85° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 30
Local time: Nov 8, 2026, 2:30 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-11-08 06:30
Coordinates: 19.205, -67.852

Updates

M 4.5 - 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicNov 8, 2026, 07:17 UTC
M 4.5 - 90 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicNov 8, 2026, 06:39 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 90 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 111 km
Aguadilla · 113 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 134 km
Mayagüez · 134 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 8, 2026, 07:18 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.