A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 16 kilometers northeast of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on November 5, 2026, at 7:27 PM local time. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The tremor was classified as “very weak” according to seismic reports. Residents in nearby towns, including Sosua and Monte Llano, reported minimal to no noticeable effects from the earthquake. Sosua, located about 12 km south of the epicenter, has a population of approximately 7,710, while Monte Llano, situated 15 km to the south, has around 19,000 residents.
The locality of Puerto Plata, which lies around 16 kilometers southwest of the epicenter, has a significant population of 146,000. Other towns affected by the earthquake include Cabarete, Jamao al Norte, and Rio Grande, where residents also described the seismic activity as very weak.
According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), residents in areas as far as 62 kilometers away reported not feeling the quake. Some of these locations include Tamboril, Santiago de los Caballeros, and Garranico.
No injuries or damage have been reported in association with this minor earthquake, with experts stating that tremors of this magnitude are common in seismically active regions like the Dominican Republic, which is situated on the boundary of tectonic plates.
Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity in the region. Therefore, any updates or changes in the seismic profile will be communicated by local officials as necessary.
