John McCarthy
SANTO DOMINGO — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Dominican Republic on Tuesday afternoon, with its epicenter located in the Mona Passage, approximately 27.2 kilometers southeast of Punta Cana, La Altagracia province.
The Seismological Institute of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) reported the tremor occurred at 12:11 p.m. local time, at a depth of 93.6 kilometers. It was one of the most significant seismic events in the region that day and was felt in various coastal communities.
No injuries or material damages have been reported, but authorities remain on alert and continue to monitor the area for possible aftershocks or secondary effects. The quake was detected by 164 stations, recording 181 seismic phases, with detailed technical analysis confirming the event’s intensity and location.
Meanwhile, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck 47 miles (75 kilometers) west of Speightstown, Barbados at 7:33 p.m. on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The tumbler, which originated from a depth of 22 miles (36.5 kilometers) was felt in several neighboring countries including Martinique, Saint Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to the USGS.
