Earthquake report · M 2.7

M2.7 earthquake 85 km from Santa Cruz de El Seibo, Dominican Republic

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 21:37 UTC

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 5:15 PM (AST) 61 km NNE of Miches, 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 · 19.50°, -68.83° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.7
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 5:15 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 21:15
Coordinates: 19.503, -68.835

Updates

M 2.7 - 61 km NNE of Miches, Dominican RepublicOct 18, 2026, 21:37 UTC

Nearby cities

Santa Cruz de El Seibo · 85 km
Hato Mayor del Rey · 93 km
Salvaleón de Higüey · 100 km
Nagua · 107 km
Punta Cana · 112 km

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