5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday (August 5), according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake was centered near Boca de Yuma at a depth of 168 kilometers (about 104.4 miles). The USGS said it received 407 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication.

The Dominican Republic earthquake was reported hours after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake was reported in Russia on Monday (August 4), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered near Severo-Kuril'sk at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles).

Monday's earthquake was reported six days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, which was the world's strongest earthquake in 14 years, was reported in Russia last Tuesday (July 29), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered on the Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 20.7 kilometers (about 13 miles).

Tsunami waves were reported in the United States after the massive earthquake struck Russia's Far East. A 5.7-foot tsunami was reported in Kahului, Maui, while a 4.9-foot wave was reported in Hilo and a 4.0-foot wave was recorded in Hawleiwa, according to the United States Tsunami Warning System.

A 3.6-foot tsunami wave was reported in California's Crescent City, the highest wave ever recorded in the state, as well as a 3.0-foot wave in Arena Cove and a 1.2-foot wave along Humbold Bay.

"The first Tsunami waves are beginning to impact the coast with clear waves being recorded at the Crescent City and Humboldt Bay tide gauges. Waves will continue to build in through the night and will become more dangerous as we approach high tide. Stay away from beaches!" the National Weather Service's Eureka branch announced on its X account.

Tsunami warnings were issued for the entire state of Hawaii and parts of Russia following the earthquake. Hawaiian authorities downgraded the tsunami threat early Wednesday morning but still urged residents to take caution during their commutes.

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was reported in New Jersey on Saturday (August 2), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered near Hasbrouck Heights at a depth of 10.0 kilometers (about 6.2 miles).