M3.0 Earthquake 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — October 2, 2026
2026-10-02 12:07:37 UTC (47 min ago) · approx. 7:07 AM UTC-5 local
On October 2, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 16.3 km and coordinates 18.9607°, -67.8572°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-67.8572°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on October 2, 2026 at 12:07 UTC had a depth of 16.3 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tz12). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 2, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tz12/