SANTO DOMINGO — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of the Dominican Republic this afternoon, but there were no reports of damage or injury, officials said.
The earthquake hit at 2:30 p.m. about 40 miles northeast of Samana at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) below sea level, according to a statement from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The effects of the tremor were also felt in nearby Puerto Rico, according to the USGS.
There is no risk of a tsunami for the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico, officials said.
Hundreds of people across much of the island reported shaking.
