M 5.0 Earthquake 58 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
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A magnitude 5.0 Mi earthquake occurred 58 km south of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, at a depth of 71.3 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Dominican Republic. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 5.0 Mi earthquake struck 58 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. The event was recorded at Unix timestamp 1782490008000 (UTC) at coordinates 17.858 latitude, -68.536 longitude, with a depth of 71.3 km (deep, greater than 70 km).
Location Details
The earthquake was located 58 km south of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic. Coordinates are 17.858 N, 68.536 W. The depth of 71.3 km classifies it as a deep event.
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 3 people, with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 3.4. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami field: 0). No alert level was assigned.
What You Should Know
This was a moderate earthquake. Minor shaking may have been noticeable, but no damage reports are available in the source data. Aftershocks remain possible following any seismic event.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pt26177002
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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