A 4.7-magnitude earthquake is recorded south of El Seibo Province

Santo Domingo, DR. — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic, prompting momentary alarm and concern as dozens of people were evacuated from their workplaces and schools.

The earthquake struck south of El Seibo province, according to the National Seismology Center of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).

The institution reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 144.2 kilometers.
Social media users reported feeling the earthquake in various locations across the country.
In Santo Domingo, authorities evacuated Government offices and educational institutions as a precaution.