2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km W of La Romana, Dominican Republic — August 11, 2026

2026-08-11 03:38:47 UTC (2026-08-11) · approx. 10:38 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time03:38 UTC≈ 10:38 PM UTC-5
Depth102.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.418°, -69.052°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.42°, -69.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
102.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.4182°N
-69.0524°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tjwz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.482°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 02:28:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tjwz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 11, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km W of La Romana, Dominican Republic — August 11, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tjwz/