Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 1 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 1 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic at Aug 3, 2026, 05:01 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 31 km (19 mi) SE of Nagua. 31 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 3, 2026, 05:01 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.210, -69.612 |
| Felt reports | 31 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 61 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.4 | 15 km NNE of Miches, Dominican Republic | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 20 km | |
| 3.7 | 40 km ENE of Samaná, Dominican Republic | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km WSW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 111 km | |
| 4.2 | 11 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 3.9 | 10 km NW of La Romana, Dominican Republic | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 104 km | |
| 3.4 | 31 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.0 | 76 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.