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USGSOctober 2, 2026

M3.0 earthquake, 68 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 68 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,591st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.0

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Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
68 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Magnitude
3.0 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-10-02 12:07:39 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.897, -67.843
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Earthquakes, October 2026The latest from the USGS

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