A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near El Guayabal, approximately 44 kilometers north of Azua, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:13 PM Santo Domingo Time, according to US Geological Survey reports.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 9 kilometers south of El Guayabal, a populated area with around 2,840 residents. Local reports indicated that the earthquake was categorized as light, with a maximum intensity measured at IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale.
Nearby towns felt varying levels of shaking. Constanza, located 14 kilometers northeast of the epicenter, reported a weak intensity of III, with a population of approximately 29,500. Similarly, Padre Las Casas, situated 15 kilometers southwest, experienced a III intensity level; this town is home to about 8,490 residents.
Further afield, the towns of Yayas de Viajama (26 kilometers south) and Peralta (29 kilometers south) also recorded a weak intensity level of III. Additionally, towns such as Sabana Yegua (22 kilometers southwest) and Jarabacoa (39 kilometers northeast) felt weak tremors.
At a greater distance, cities like Santo Domingo Oeste, approximately 97 kilometers east of the epicenter, and San Cristobal, 91 kilometers southeast, experienced very weak shaking classified as intensity II. Even more distant areas, including Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo, registered minor tremors, rated as very weak.
Residents in the vicinity of the epicenter reported feeling the quake but there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries as a result of the tremor. The Dominican Republic is known to be seismically active, and moderate earthquakes are relatively common.
The local authorities are expected to monitor the situation and assess any potential impacts from the earthquake. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
