Earthquakes 17 km NNE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Reported by USGS 52 days ago.
It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 26 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 10 June 2026.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 17 km NNE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
USGS recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 1 km.
Nearby, since 26 May 2026
- May 26, 2026 · score 0 · 3.2 km
- June 10, 2026 · score 0 · 16.2 km
- August 3, 2026 · score 5 · 26.4 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 59 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 59% |
| Coordinates | 19.4500, -69.4580 |
| Timestamp | 2026-07-14T15:20:13.000Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pt26195050 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.5 |
| Depth | 1 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Felt | 12 |
| Sig | 318 |
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 5/100, 17 km NNE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.