Latest Earthquakes in the Dominican Republic: Updates, Preparedness Tips, and Emergency Resources

2024-03-05 19:22:15

The National Center for Seismology (CNS) shares the official report of the latest tremors recorded in the Dominican Republic today, March 4. The country located in the Greater Antilles Archipelago, registers high seismic activity; mainly, due to its location on the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate. We share the updated report on the day’s telluric movements, with data such as time, magnitude and epicenter. Likewise, we have a record of areas with the highest incidences of these activities such as the cities of Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and Samaná.

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According to the CNS, the areas with the highest seismic activity are the municipalities of: Santo Domingo (located on the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault), Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and Samaná.

Tremor in the Dominican Republic, today, March 5

Discover live and direct the exact time, epicenter, depth, magnitude and more details of the latest earthquakes in the DR. In addition, know how to be prepared in case of an earthquake in the country.

Emergency numbers in the Dominican Republic

It is also necessary to know the evacuation routes and meeting points in case of emergency. If you want more information regarding seismology, you should call 809-533-5900 or write to the email [email protected], which corresponds to the National Center of Seismology (CNS).

Address: Calle José Dolores Alfonseca Ciudad Universitaria, Sinológico Building.

What emergency supplies do I need for an earthquake?

• Fire extinguisher
• Adequate supplies of medications you or your family members are taking.
• Half-moon and pipe wrenches to shut off the gas and water supply.
• First aid kit and manual.
• Flashlights with extra bulbs and batteries.
• Portable radio with extra batteries.
• Water for each family member for at least two weeks (allow at least 1 gallon per person per day) and purification tablets or chlorine bleach to purify drinking water from other sources.
• Canned and packaged foods, enough for several days and mechanical can opener. Extra pet food if needed
• Camp stove or barbecue for outdoor cooking (keep fuel out of reach of children)
• Waterproof and resistant plastic bags for waste disposal.

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