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Dominican Republic hit by two earthquakes in less than 12 hours
The Dominican Republic experienced significant seismic activity on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with two major tremors occurring within a twelve-hour period. The first earthquake, measuring 4.3 magnitude, struck at 6:07 AM near San Antonio de Guerra, Santo Domingo, at a depth of approximately 95.7 km.
A second, stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred at approximately 5:49 PM near Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís. This tremor was felt widely across the country, including Santo Domingo, Santiago, and the eastern region. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate depth of approximately 108 to 113 kilometers.
Following the afternoon tremor, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) activated Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN) protocols. While the seismic activity caused panic and led to preventive evacuations at locations such as the Santo Domingo International Book Fair and Plaza Sambil, authorities reported no significant material damage or casualties as of the latest updates.
The events have sparked public debate regarding the effectiveness of the government's Cell Broadcast earthquake alert system. Many citizens reported that they did not receive mobile notifications during the tremors. The COE clarified that the system is still in the implementation phase and is not yet 100% operational across all telecommunications providers.
Entities
Center for Emergency Operations (COE) · Centro Nacional de Sismología · Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo · Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias · Dominican Republic · El Seibo · La Romana · National Seismology Center of the UASD · Plaza Sambil · Ramón Santana · República Dominicana · San Antonio de Guerra
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The 5.6 magnitude earthquake caused preventive evacuations at the Santo Domingo International Book Fair and Plaza Sambil. eltiempomx.com · dajabonenlinea.net · dr1.com · www.portadanacional.com · elviajero.com.do · +2 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] No significant material damage or casualties have been reported following the 5.6 magnitude earthquake. dajabonenlinea.net · ciudadoriental.com · dr1.com · www.portadanacional.com · elviajero.com.do · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] The Cell Broadcast earthquake alert system is still in the implementation process and is not 100% operational across all providers. sabanetaprimero.com · n.com.do · atento.com.do · mediodigitalrd.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] A second earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred at 5:49 PM near Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís. eltiempomx.com · dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanaaldia.com · dr1.com · www.elmatero.net · +2 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] A 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:07 AM near San Antonio de Guerra, Santo Domingo, at a depth of 95.7 km. atento.com.do · ciudadoriental.com · bavarodigital.net · precision.com.do · www.dominicanoshoy.com · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 5:49 PM near Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís. dajabonenlinea.net · atento.com.do · ciudadoriental.com · dr1.com · elfarolatino.com · +8 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) activated Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN) protocols following the earthquake. dajabonenlinea.net · dr1.com · www.portadanacional.com · www.elmatero.net · elviajero.com.do · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Preventive evacuations occurred at the Santo Domingo International Book Fair and Plaza Sambil. dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanaaldia.com · dr1.com · www.portadanacional.com · elviajero.com.do · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] A 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:07 AM near San Antonio de Guerra, Santo Domingo. atento.com.do · ciudadoriental.com · dr1.com · www.portadanacional.com · revistamercado.do · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The afternoon tremor struck at approximately 5:49 pm local time. dajabonenlinea.net · dominicanaaldia.com · dr1.com · www.elmatero.net · www.portadanacional.com · +3 more