Tremors in the Caribbean: Earthquake Shakes Dominican Republic

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Dominican Republic, causing minor damage and power outages in Puerto Rico. Located northeast of Punta Cana, the tremor originated at a depth of 68 kilometers. This seismic event, followed by numerous aftershocks, occurred in a region known for high seismic activity.

In a seismic event late Monday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the waters northeast of the Dominican Republic. The quake inflicted minor damage and triggered power outages in Puerto Rico's northwest town of Utuado.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's epicenter as approximately 77 kilometers north-northeast of Punta Cana and at a depth of 68 kilometers. The region has since experienced at least a dozen aftershocks.

Experts highlight that both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic reside in a high seismic activity zone, positioned where the North American Plate converges with the Caribbean Plate's northeast corner.