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M 3.97 earthquake - 14 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 3.97 located 14 km south of La Romana, Dominican Republic. Coordinates: 18.3008, -68.9756. Depth: 174 km. (Published 2026-09-22T02:49:22.080Z)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The source documents a seismic event near La Romana with magnitude, depth, and exact coordinates provided in the report.

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