Reported by USGS yesterday.
No stronger detection stands among the 6 recorded within 20 km of this point since 17 March 2026 — 5 others scored the same. The last comparable one was on 13 August 2026.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 22 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
USGS recorded magnitude 3.4 at a depth of 94 km.
Nearby, since 17 March 2026
- June 28, 2026 · score 0 · 11.8 km
- March 17, 2026 · score 0 · 13.8 km
- August 13, 2026 · score 0 · 15.5 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 63 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v3. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 63% |
| Coordinates | 18.4445, -68.2475 |
| Nearest City | Punta Cana (22 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T03:03:51.600Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr71530493 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.42 |
| Depth | 93.89 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 180 |
| Usgs Caribbean Mag | 3.42 |
| Usgs Caribbean Depth | 93.89 |
| Usgs Caribbean Sig | 180 |
| Usgs Caribbean Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Caribbean Region | 22 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_caribbean_pr71530493","source":"usgs_caribbean","severity":"low","severityValue":20.52,"timestamp":1788231831600,"latitude":18.4445,"longitude":-68.2475}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.