Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M4.8 Earthquake — 10 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic

Event time: Last updated: Aug 12, 2026 Dominican Republic
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake 10 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic at a depth of 6.7 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.8
Depth6.7 km
Coordinates19.1310, -69.6300
Region10 km S of Sánchez, Dominican Republic
Felt Reports7
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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Source updated 77 days ago (Aug 3, 2026 05:13 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 37 seconds ago

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