Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 65 km from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 00:13 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 PM (AST) 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.98°, -67.94° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 21:12
Coordinates: 18.976, -67.945

Updates

M 3.4 - 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicOct 16, 2026, 00:13 UTC

Nearby cities

Punta Cana · 65 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 90 km
Aguadilla · 103 km
Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 118 km
Mayagüez · 121 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.