A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northeast of the Dominican Republic, felt in parts of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. It occurred 60 miles from Punta Cana and was 29 miles deep. No damages or tsunami warnings were reported.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred northeast of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. The quake was registered by the U.S. Geological Survey, which noted that it struck approximately 60 miles north-northeast of Punta Cana at a depth of 29 miles. Residents in parts of both the Dominican Republic and nearby Puerto Rico reported feeling the tremor, however, no significant damages were reported, and no tsunami warning was activated.
The earthquake recorded a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at a considerable depth with no resultant damage or tsunami fears. It highlighted the seismic activity in the region, which affects both the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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