M3.4 Earthquake 89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic — January 28, 2026
2026-01-28 23:42:51 UTC (2026-01-28) · approx. 6:42 PM UTC-5 local
On January 28, 2026 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 49.5 km and coordinates 17.6375°, -68.2790°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.8 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 129 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 13 days ago 51 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 3 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-68.2790°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic?
The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on January 28, 2026 at 23:42 UTC had a depth of 49.5 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 3.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 51 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71506103). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 28, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 89 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic — January 28, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71506103/