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Hurricane Maria kills 129 people, worst natural disaster in Dominica

November 10, 2017: At least 129 people are confirmed dead due to Hurricane Maria; 55 in Puerto Rico, 57 in Dominica, 5 in the Dominican Republic, 4 in the contiguous United States, 3 in Haiti, 2 in Guadeloupe, and 3 in the United States Virgin Islands. Hurricane Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record in Dominica. Maria caused catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.

Moderate earthquake in Santo Domingo today

M 4.9 moderate earthquake shakes Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 8 km NNW of Pimentel and 84 km N of Santo Domingo. It was 15.4 miles deep. People in Nagua rushed to streets in panic. Electrical power and telephone services were down in Nagua, Dominican Today reported. Earthquake in Santo Domingo today also led the evacuation of the Acropolis Center. However no injury has been reported. 14:02 UTC (local time 2013-07-15 10:02 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 8 km NNW of Pimentel, Dominican Republic 12 km ESE of San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic 21 km NE of Fantino, Dominican Republic 22 km N of Cotui, Dominican Republic 84 km N of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Original post: Natural Disasters List July 15, 2013 In collaboration with earthquake-report.com

Moderate earthquake hits Dominican Republic

M 4.6 moderate earthquake hits Dominican Republic today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 32 km SE of Boca de Yuma. It was 55.8 miles deep. Light to weak shaking was experienced by the people in the coastal areas. The 1946 Dominican Republic earthquake claimed lives of around 100. Magnitude 8.1 near Samaná, Dominican Republic also generated Tsunami causing widespread damage across Hispaniola. 06:05 UTC (local time 2013-05-31 02:05 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 32 km (20mi) SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 41 km (25mi) S of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 57 km (35mi) SE of Salvaleon de Higuey, Dominican Republic 69 km (43mi) ESE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 175 km (109mi) E of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Original post: Natural Disasters List May 31, 2013

Moderate earthquake in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Disaster Report: M 4.7 moderate earthquake shakes Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here    Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report    Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences    M 4.7 moderate earthquake shakes Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 57 km W San cristóbal and 77 km W Santo domingo. It was 7.9 miles deep. In 1953, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was affected by the Santo Domingo earthquake. Santo Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. 03:30 UTC (local time Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:30 PM @ epicenter) Follow Disaster Report @

Recent Natural Disasters List January 5, 2012

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