Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake Dominican Republic region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Dominican Republic region at May 18, 2023, 08:43 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. The epicentre was 9 km (6 mi) NNW of Rio Grande. 114 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 18, 2023, 08:43 UTC |
| Depth | 15.3 km |
| Coordinates | 19.745, -70.799 |
| Felt reports | 114 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 1 km E of Arroyo Salado, Dominican Republic | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km ENE of Villa Isabela, Dominican Republic | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 3.8 | 6 km W of Pedro García, Dominican Republic | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.0 | 1 km N of Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.3 | 21 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.3 | 0 km SSW of La Canela, Dominican Republic | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNW of Jamao al Norte, Dominican Republic | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.3 | 6 km NNW of Castillo, Dominican Republic | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 10 km SE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 3.8 | 1 km WSW of Jicomé, Dominican Republic | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 5.0 | 12 km NE of Dajabón, Dominican Republic | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.5 | Dominican Republic region | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 24 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.