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USGSOctober 2, 2026

M3.3 earthquake, 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at a depth of 32 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,592nd 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.

M3.3

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Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Magnitude
3.3 (duration magnitude)
Depth
31.6 km
Time
2026-10-02 13:29:01 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.954, -67.918
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Earthquakes, October 2026The latest from the USGS

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