A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 29 kilometers southwest of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, early Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:15 AM local time (GMT -4).
The quake was recorded at a relatively shallow depth, but there have been no reports of damage or injuries as a result. Areas near the epicenter felt minimal to no effects from the tremor.
Residents in nearby communities, such as Juncalito Abajo, Sabana Iglesia, and San Jose de Las Matas, were most likely to have detected the earthquake, but it was categorized as “very weak” (Level II) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale.
Specific locations that experienced this minor disruption include Juncalito Abajo, about 1 km north of the epicenter, Sabana Iglesia, 13 km northeast, and San Jose de Las Matas, approximately 19 km northwest of the quake’s center. Despite this, areas further away, including Jarabacoa (22 km southeast) and Santiago de los Caballeros (29 km northeast), reported that the earthquake was not felt at all.
With Santiago de los Caballeros being the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic, its substantial population of around 1.2 million remained largely unaffected by this event.
As the region is situated in a geologically active area, minor earthquakes are not unusual. However, officials continue to monitor seismic activity in the surrounding regions and encourage residents to stay informed about potential risks associated with earthquakes.
