2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 24 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic — April 26, 2026

2026-04-26 05:05:50 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 12:05 AM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:05 UTC≈ 12:05 AM UTC-5
Depth124.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.262°, -68.823°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.26°, -68.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
124.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.2621°N
-68.8235°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ssy5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.489°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-26 06:06:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ssy5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 24 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic — April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ssy5/