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M3.4 Earthquake 58 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicJune 19, 2026

2026-06-19 15:27:20 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:27 AM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM3.4(md)
Time15:27 UTC10:27 AM UTC-5
Depth62.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.886°, -68.414°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 19, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 62.6 km and coordinates 17.8863°, -68.4140°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.9 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 134 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.89°, -68.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 md
Depth
62.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8863°N
-68.4140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71520603
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
178
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.625°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-19 16:00:20 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 58 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on June 19, 2026 at 15:27 UTC had a depth of 62.6 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.

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. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71520603). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 19, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 58 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicJune 19, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71520603/